Principal Project Officer

• Property and Facilities

• Full-time, fixed-term position through to 29 September 2026

• Base salary will be in the range $102,565 - $111, % Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our picturesque St Lucia Campus

Are you ready to shape how systems and processes are understood and adopted across a world-class university? 

Join UQ's Property and Facilities Division as a Principal Project Officer, where you'll lead initiatives that enhance operational excellence and drive meaningful change. You'll be part of the Asset Performance and Services team, supporting strategic and operational projects that improve documentation, training, and communication across Campus Operations. 

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

• Develop, maintain, and champion clear and accessible documentation of systems and business processes to support staff understanding and compliance

• Lead or contribute to the development, review, and implementation of policies, procedures and other strategic documentation for Campus Operations.

• Create and deliver supporting materials and resources (e.g. guides, training content, quick-reference guides, checklists, slide decks, short screen-capture videos) to help users adopt new or updated systems and workflows

• Actively contribute to change initiatives by promoting improved processes and ensuring consistency and clarity in documentation across teams

• Manage administrative and coordination tasks related to strategic initiatives and operational projects

• Perform business analysis to translate operational needs into actionable requirements and improvements (stakeholder interviews, process mapping, gap analysis, benefits tracking, and UAT coordination).

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

• Qualification and training in a business-related area with at least four (4) years relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Demonstrated ability to provide high level administrative support and advice, and to contribute to the work of a senior manager within a large and complex organisation.

• Ability to provide leadership to various task groups, committee, and coordinate teams to meet targets and deadlines.

• Experience in business analysis and process improvement

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with staff of all levels of the organisation.

• Excellent organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to set goals, develop priorities, meet deadlines, and to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Well-developed skills in interpreting policies and procedures and synthesising detailed information into clear, well-structured papers and recommendations.

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

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 Gordon Scott (Senior Manager Asset Performance and Services) at  

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 Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R