Senior Project Officer – Moreton Bay Research Station

UQ College

Senior Project Officer supporting Indigenous-led and co-developed environmental research projects at University of Queensland. Engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to strengthen research partnerships.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeDunwich • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSenior💰 A$95,361 - A$102,302 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project coordination and administration skills while effectively engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Capable of gathering, interpreting, and sharing both scientific and cultural data to support community-led research initiatives.

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Project CoordinationCultural EngagementData AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Data InterpretationProject AdministrationReporting

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Aboriginal CultureTorres Strait Islander CultureCommunity-Based Settings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinating and supporting multiple community‑led research projects
Supporting culturally safe engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations
Collating, organising and supporting analysis of project data
Supporting clear communication and knowledge sharing between community partners and university researchers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
Demonstrated capability through relevant study or equivalent community-based cultural or professional experience
Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and community dynamics
Proven experience supporting project coordination, administration and reporting
Ability to gather, interpret and share scientific and cultural data
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Confidence using digital tools such as Microsoft Office
Experience working in community-based settings

Benefits

Comp & perks

up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
17 % superannuation
17.5 % leave loading
flexible and hybrid working options
health and wellbeing programs
heavily discounted Study for Staff program
on ‑ campus childcare
affordable parking
salary packaging
cultural leave