Senior Officer, Research Projects at University of Queensland

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Research Project Officer to play a key role in supporting a major international research and teaching initiative across Asia and the Pacific.

With your extensive experience managing complex international projects, you will coordinate activities in Cambodia, Laos, Papua New Guinea and Timor Leste, helping to deliver research excellence and capacity-building outcomes in the region. This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team where your work contributes to knowledge leadership and meaningful change across borders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate all stages of the research project cycle—including planning, delivery, monitoring, and evaluation—to ensure successful project execution across multiple countries.

• Provide high-level project and administrative support, including tracking milestones, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with research methodologies.

• Deliver technical and scientific input by advising on research methods, maintaining quality assurance, and staying across current methodologies and resources.

• Support research outputs through preparation of documentation, funding and ethics applications, and development of reports, presentations, and data visualisations.

For a full position description please contact [email protected]

This is a part-time (40%), fixed-term position through to 29th October 2027 at HEW Level 6.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Research Project Officer to apply their subject matter expertise and advanced knowledge to the coordination of an international research and teaching project.

• Veterinary Medicine degree and PhD in Veterinary Medicine.

• Expertise in veterinary epidemiology and applied outbreak investigations.

• Strong international project management experience, particularly in Cambodia, Laos, Timor Leste, and Papua New Guinea.

• Proven leadership in coordinating international research, education, and training activities.

• Demonstrated veterinary clinical skills.

• Excellent problem-solving, time management, and adaptability in dynamic environments.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging diverse stakeholders.

• Committed to UQ’s values, with integrity, openness, and respect in all professional interactions.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, mandatory immunisations.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Joerg Henning [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job requisition ID in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Wednesday 22 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56497). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 27th October.