Engagement and Operations Coordinator

About the role

The University of Queensland Business School is looking for an Engagement and Operations Coordinator to support the Chair in Climate Action and Ethical Transitions and the Net Zero Observatory at its St Lucia campus. The position is part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed-term for up to 12 months with potential for extension, starting in early 2027. It works closely with Professors Belinda Wade and Matthew Hornsey to connect research with industry, government, philanthropy and the wider community.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships, coordinate industry and policy engagement and support relationships with business, philanthropic and community stakeholders.
• Turn research findings into briefing notes, reports, impact summaries and other practical outputs for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate projects, events, budgets, timelines, reporting, grant administration and compliance.
• Navigate university systems and coordinate procurement, human resources processes, event logistics and external communications.

Required profile

• Degree in business, psychology, social sciences, a technical discipline or a related field is highly desirable; equivalent experience in administrative, operational or office-based roles will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnerships or program management.
• Experience across academia, policy, industry or the not-for-profit sector; university experience, especially at UQ, is highly regarded.
• Must hold unrestricted work rights in Australia; employer-sponsored work rights are not available.

Required skills

• Strong operational and project management capability, able to coordinate competing priorities, timelines and deliverables.
• Excellent written communication and the ability to tailor information for academic, policy, industry, philanthropic and community audiences.
• Ability to turn complex research findings into clear, practical outputs.

What we offer

• Base salary of $97,269 - $104,349 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6).
• Flexible and hybrid working options, and up to 26 weeks of paid parental and primary care leave.
• Health and wellbeing programs, a discounted study program for staff, on-campus childcare and affordable parking.

Applications close 4 November 2026; candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the university's Talent Acquisition team, citing the job reference number in the subject line.