• Child Health Research Centre
• Full-time or part-time/job share, permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $80,523 - $89,505 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
• Based at the Centre for Children’s Research Centre, adjacent to Qld Children’s Hospital in South Brisbane
  
  

About This Opportunity

Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to make a real impact? The Child Health Research Centre (CHRC) is seeking a professional and enthusiastic individual to provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to the Centre Director and leadership team. This pivotal role ensures the smooth day-to-day functioning of the Centre, contributing to important work that improves the health and wellbeing of children across Australia and beyond.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Coordinate and manage the Centre’s daily administrative and operational activities, including liaison with the Queensland Children’s Hospital.
• Provide high-level administrative support to the CHRC leadership team, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and handling of correspondence. Serve as the primary point of contact for enquiries, offering accurate information and guidance in alignment with university policies and procedures.
• Plan and deliver Centre-related events such as meetings, seminars, and workshops, overseeing logistics, marketing, and RSVP management.
• Foster effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and maintain strong, collaborative relationships.
  
  

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Benefits

Join 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, purchased leave, 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

• Proven experience in administrative or secretarial roles, preferably within a complex or large organisation.
• Strong customer service orientation, with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), cloud-based platforms, and contemporary communication tools; broad IT competency in an administrative context.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and solve problems effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with university administrative systems, policies, and procedures, or the ability to quickly learn.
  
  

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, 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 Dr Annie Chen. 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?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
• Resume
  
  

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.

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Sunday 8 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-51239). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday 3rd July 2025.