Administration Officer

Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position through to June 2024

HEW Level 5

Closing Date: 11 April 2023 (R-24378)

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll 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’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting, real-world impact.

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Administration Officer to provide a high level of administrative support to the UQ Agri-Food Innovation Alliance.

Working under the general direction of the Alliance Manager and the Director of the SURF Project, you will provide support across a range of activities, specific projects and initiatives to support the Alliance. You will be expected to work collaboratively to provide optimal support to a range of stakeholders.

About SAFS

(SAFS) operates within the and delivers knowledge, skills, research and innovation to ensure global food and water security and to create a more sustainable world.

is a SAFS project funded by the Australian Government and links research and education in agri-food science with small to medium enterprises. Working with South-East Queensland food producers, we aim to transform innovation and ideas into advanced production methods, commercially viable foods and smart supply chains. Our project teams of UQ researchers and industry collaborators have wide-ranging agribusiness expertise across broadacre cropping, winter chilled fruit, viticulture, sub-tropical horticulture, dairy, beef and poultry farms, and seafood.

Further information can be found .

About You

Degree qualifications in business, education, administration or another related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience from within a university and/or education/training.

Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively, handle sensitive and confidential matters, negotiate effective outcomes and work effectively as a member of a range of different teams and different stakeholders.

Strong organisational skills and demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritise work to meet competing deadlines and work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Highly developed verbal and written communications skills.

High level of computer proficiency and digital literacy skills including Microsoft software, databases, websites and social media platforms.

Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and flexibly in a small team environment, with a commitment to the delivery of excellent customer service.

What We Can Offer

This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment through to June 2024 at HEW Level 5.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $74,378.89 to $82,842.92 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range $87,023.30 to $96,926.22 per annum.

Employees of The University of Queensland are eligible for a range of perks and benefits, including:

17% superannuation contributions and 17.5% annual leave loading 

36.25 hours work week.

you to vary your work arrangements to provide greater flexibility to balance your personal and professional lives, including flexible start/finish times and purchased leave.

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

A range of available including superannuation, portable electronic devices, professional association membership fees or subscriptions, bus travel, airport lounge membership etc. 

Benefits program for personal leisure travel. Visit to find out more.

An employer committed to equity and diversity. 

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Questions?

To discuss this role please contact Ms Siena Morrisey at .

For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number in the subject line.

Want to Apply?   

All applicants must upload the following documentsin order for your application to be considered:

Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’

Resume

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.

To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline, or their application will not be accepted. 

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.

If you are a current employee of the University, or hold an unpaid or affiliate appointment with the University, please login to your staff and visit the internal careers boardto apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.