Project Manager chez The University of Queensland

• Health Translation Queensland

• Full-time, fixed-term position through to 30 June 2027

• Base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity 

The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the successful delivery of a key program of work aligned with HTQ’s Strategic Plan. This position is responsible for overseeing all stages of the project life cycle, from initiation and planning through to implementation and evaluation.

The role requires strong skills in developing and managing processes to track progress and outcomes, ensuring that deliverables are met to a high standard, and maintaining effective communication throughout. With a focus on stakeholder engagement, the Project Manager will coordinate collaboration across diverse groups, support procurement and contract negotiations, and provide timely and accurate reporting to ensure accountability and transparency.

This is an opportunity to contribute to impactful outcomes by ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, strategically, and with measurable success.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Project Planning & Advice – Lead detailed project planning, prepare project briefs to support decision-making, and provide specialist advice to ensure efficient delivery of project priorities and outcomes.

• Project Management & Administration – Oversee project milestones, deliverables, risks, and scope changes while developing fit-for-purpose documentation and ensuring time, cost, and quality alignment.

• Governance & Reporting – Support project governance frameworks, coordinate reporting processes, and deliver regular updates to the Executive Director and HTQ Board.

For a full position description please contact [email protected]

About HTQ

Health Translation Queensland connects people and ideas to turn research and innovation into better health service delivery.

As a (NHMRC) accredited Research Translation Centre, we work across our partnership to build the capability of our research translation workforce and remove barriers to collaboration to accelerate research translation into clinical practice.

As HTQ is hosted by the University of Queensland on its Herston campus, a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times and a condensed fortnight.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• Salary packaging options

About You  

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with postgraduate qualifications (or be in progress towards postgraduate qualifications) in Business, Project Management or a related field or an equivalent combination of qualifications and workplace experience.  In addition, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing medium to large projects, ideally within a large and/or complex organisational context

• High-level interpersonal skills, including the effective liaison and negotiation skills needed to develop and maintain strong working relationships with HTQ's 13 partners, including The University of Queensland

• Demonstrated high level organisational ability, attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines and manage competing priorities

• Previous project management experience within a tertiary and/or research institution would be highly valued

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

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 Dr Celia Webby, interim Executive Director at [email protected] / 0439 549 215.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) 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 Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56199). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 6th October.