Administration Officer

• School of Economics based in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 12 months

• Base salary will be in the range $82, $91, % Superannuation (HEW Level 5)

• Based at our St Lucia Campus

Based in the School of Economics within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL), you will be responsible for designing and delivering a range of initiatives that support engagement and promote research, with staff, students, alumni and a range of external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Liaison with staff, students, alumni and external stakeholders to support the planning and implementation of school engagement activities.

• Coordinate activities and events that enhance the student experience and deepen learning.

• Coordinate academic workshops and conferences that support and promote the school's research.

• Coordinate the production of collateral in support of scholarships, prizes, program projects and events.

• Create and publish a range of internal content required for the promotion of school activities, initiatives and program that may be used for news, events and school websites.

• Promote greater awareness of, and engagement with, the school's, through management of their websites and social media channels.

• Liaise with BEL Marketing and Engagement, BEL Advancement and UQ Marketing and Communications teams in the delivery of complex high-profile events, and in the design and production of marketing content, digital assets and bespoke collateral.

• Ensure smooth daily operations by managing administrative tasks efficiently and adhering to financial policies and relevant approval processes, while striving for continuous improvement.

• Provide general administrative support as required.

This role is a full-time position; however flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

• A degree or diploma with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.

• An understanding of event management principles and/or social media engagement strategies or the capacity to rapidly acquire this knowledge.

• A commitment to customer service with experience in stakeholder engagement and internal service provision.

• Demonstrated competency in high level written, oral and interpersonal communication and negotiation.

• Proven experience in effective and positive communication and the ability to utilise these skills to improve work processes in challenging situations.

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite 365 and the ability to learn software that supports events and engagement activities.

• Proven capacity to prioritise work across multiple projects often with conflicting deadlines.

• Be able to exercise initiative and judgement as appropriate.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc. 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sophie Payne -

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 23 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for late November.