Senior Project Officer (Moreton Bay Research Station)

About the role

The University of Queensland Centre for Marine Science is offering a full-time, fixed-term position of up to 2 years at its Moreton Bay Research Station (Minjerribah). The role supports Indigenous-led and co-developed environmental and cultural research on Minjerribah and acts as an interface between Quandamooka organisations, Elders and community members and university researchers. It is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support multiple community-led research projects, including planning, scheduling, milestone tracking and reporting.
• Support culturally safe engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, Elders and community members, including meetings, workshops, yarning sessions and on Country activities.
• Collate, organise and support analysis of project data, and contribute to accessible reports, maps and knowledge products that meet community needs.
• Facilitate communication and knowledge sharing between community partners and university researchers, including returning research findings in agreed, culturally appropriate formats.

Required profile

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, with evidence provided to confirm status.
• Demonstrated capability through relevant study or equivalent community-based cultural or professional experience on environmental, research or Country-focused projects.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and community dynamics, and ability to follow cultural protocols and community guidance.
• Proven experience supporting project coordination, administration and reporting, with accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to gather, interpret and share scientific and cultural data in line with Indigenous Data Governance principles.
• Experience in community-based settings and managing multiple responsibilities within agreed timeframes.
• Highly desirable: being a member of the Minjerribah | Terrangerri Quandamooka community or known to it.

Required skills

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships with Elders, community members and research teams.
• Confidence using digital tools such as Microsoft Office for coordination, documentation and reporting.

What we offer

• Base salary of $97,268.85 - $104,348.98 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6).
• Benefits include up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging and cultural leave.

Applications close Thursday 5 November 2026; interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid to end of November 2026. Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia.