Expressions of Interest

• Various HEW and Academic level appointments

• Fixed term, continuing or casual positions

• Expression of Interest (Identified s105 &s25) only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples

• UQ Reference R-17361

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands and waters on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.

Expression of Interest

Expressions of interest (EOI) are invited from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples seeking a professional or academic career in any field across UQ. The career opportunities across UQ are limitless and spanning almost every field of work, from art curation to marketing and communication, to marine biology, to accounting, to rocket science. UQ also has a range of generalist career opportunities including student administration, finance, executive and research support, and project officers.

This is an open EOI and unless otherwise requested, we will keep your details on file to consider for our future opportunities, for which we may be in contact. We recommend that you continue to review our careers page for our latest opportunities and apply directly for positions you wish to be considered for via

All roles at UQ are subject to The University's Code of Conduct.  

Our Commitment

UQ is committed to ongoing employment, career development and retention of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in all roles at UQ through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy It outlines this commitment through three (3) main objectives:

Grow – position UQ as an employer of choice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in all levels and areas of the University.

Develop – provide access to career development opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff.

Respect – develop a workplace that values the contribution and positive difference that Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff provide.

Eligibility

• The filling of positions through this EOI are intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under s105 of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1991(Qld) and section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

• Further, UQ considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander may be a genuine occupational requirement for appointments to positions through this EOI under s25 of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1991(Qld) and constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

Therefore, this EOI is only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Successful candidates who are offered employment will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

What We Can Offer 

The following flexible employment options may be available for some of our roles at UQ; Part time/job share; some working from home; variable start or finish times; purchased leave; flex-time. 

For further information about UQ's benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ and review The University of Queensland's Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

How to apply

To submit your EOI, you must supply the following documentation:

• Resume/CV

• 2-page cover letter outlining your experience, career objectives and interest in working at UQ, along with your preferred role types and salary expectation.

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled 'resume', which is step one of the application form.

Selection process

The EOI applicant pool is monitored by the Indigenous Employment team. The Indigenous Employment team will assess your submitted expression of interest, and should they have an employment opportunity that matches your skillset, they may contact you.

To discuss this EOI or the application process, please email

Other Information 

Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Background Checks: Final applicants for positions at UQ may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.