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 two years at its Moreton Bay Research Station, Minjerribah. The role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement, because it works directly with Quandamooka organisations, Elders and community members to support Indigenous-led and co-developed research on Country. The Senior Project Officer acts as the interface between community partners and university researchers, strengthening respectful, community-driven research partnerships.

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.
• Support communication and knowledge sharing between community partners and university researchers, including returning research findings in agreed and culturally appropriate formats.

Required profile

• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person; proof of identity must be provided.
• 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, working in line with cultural protocols and on-Country expectations.
• 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 - $104,348 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6).
• Benefits include up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working, health and wellbeing programs, a discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging and cultural leave.

Applications close 5 November 2026; interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid to late November 2026. Applicants should upload a resume and cover letter through the UQ Careers portal.