Project Officer, Indigenous Engagement (Identified s25)

About the role

The University of Queensland (UQ) is recruiting a Project Officer for Indigenous Engagement within its Faculty of Science. It is a full-time, fixed-term position for up to 2 years, based at the St Lucia campus. The role sits in a small, collaborative Indigenous Engagement team and involves Indigenous-focused projects and partnerships with students, staff, communities and Indigenous organisations. The position is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates as a genuine occupational requirement.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Indigenous-focused projects across planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation, keeping accurate project documentation.
• Organise and support stakeholder engagement, community consultation, meetings and events, preparing materials and facilitating respectful participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.
• Support the coordination and monitoring of Memoranda of Understanding and Partnership Agreements with Indigenous organisations.
• Provide project and administrative support, including diary and schedule coordination, project documentation, financial administration, data management and use of project management systems.

Required profile

• Completion of a bachelor's degree within the last three years, awarded before starting the program.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and ability to work respectfully with Indigenous communities.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous protocols is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to prioritise competing responsibilities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate, high-quality work.
• Project management and multitasking experience, with an agile approach and the ability to use or quickly learn project management programs.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion, ethical practice and workplace health and safety.

What we offer

• Base salary of $85,452 - $94,984 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 5).
• Benefits including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, on-campus childcare, salary packaging and cultural leave.

Applications close 16 November 2026; candidates must upload a resume and cover letter through the university's online application system. Pre-employment checks may include right-to-work verification, qualification verification, criminal history checks, immunisations and Blue Card checks.