Strategic Partnerships
Full-time, fixed-term position until November 2028.
Base salary will be in the range $115,645- $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
Based at our St. Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
Join a world-class university at the forefront of research and innovation in sustainability, agriculture, and environmental futures. As Project Manager, Environment and Agrifood, you will play a pivotal role in advancing UQ’s partnerships, shaping strategic initiatives, and driving impactful projects that connect cutting-edge research with industry and community outcomes.
In this dynamic role, you will work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to coordinate major research initiatives, strengthen engagement with industry partners, and translate complex ideas into compelling communications and reporting. You’ll act as a trusted advisor and connector across diverse portfolios, ensuring that UQ’s research capability is positioned to make a tangible difference in solving global environmental and agrifood challenges.
If you are motivated by meaningful collaboration, thrive in complex project environments, and want to contribute to research that matters on a global scale, this is an exceptional opportunity to bring your expertise and make a lasting impact.
Key responsibilities will include:
Coordinate and manage major research initiatives within the Environment and Agrifood portfolio, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and outcomes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supporting engagement activities that strengthen UQ’s research partnerships.
Prepare high-quality reports, briefings, presentations, and communications that highlight UQ’s research capabilities and impact.
Develop and maintain systems, processes, and data resources to support portfolio reporting, communications, and strategic decision-making.
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.
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/paid primary care 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
Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
On campus childcare options
Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
Salary packaging options
About You
Experienced in managing complex projects within large organisations, with a strong ability to balance competing priorities.
Skilled at building productive relationships and engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders across research, industry, and government.
Confident in preparing polished reports, presentations, and proposals that communicate complex information with clarity and impact.
Adept at developing systems, processes, and reporting tools that enhance efficiency and support informed decision-making.
Comfortable navigating highly collaborative environments and contributing to business development functions.
Motivated to contribute expertise within the environment and agrifood sectors, with a genuine interest in research that delivers global impact.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal 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 Alisa Becker, Associate Director, Executive Director - Research Partnerships at a.becker@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, 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:
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 talent@uq.edu.au.
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 Monday 3 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56284). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 10th of November.
