About This Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to take the lead on property-related insurance matters across one of Australia’s leading universities. As the Principal Insurance Officer, you’ll play a key role in protecting UQ’s extensive asset portfolio and supporting the University’s ambitious infrastructure and operational goals.
In this specialist role, you’ll provide expert advice on property, contract works, and motor vehicle insurance, oversee claims and policy management, and act as the key liaison between UQ’s Property and Facilities Division, insurers, and brokers for these policies. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the University’s property-related insurance and risk management processes.
If you thrive in a role that combines analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement, and strategic problem-solving, and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly supports the success of major projects and assets then this opportunity is for you!
Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Provide expert advice and support to UQ staff on property, contract works, and motor vehicle insurance matters, and support renewal of those policies.
Oversee and manage property-related insurance claims, and cover for University assets and construction projects.
Act as key liaison between Insurance Services, Property and Facilities and UQ’s insurers and brokers, ensuring timely and accurate communication and the effective conduct of risk engineering surveys and other insurance-related processes to improve UQ’s property risk profile.
Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen UQ’s property-related insurance and risk management processes.
There may be the occasional requirement to travel to other University campus locations in South East Queensland.
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
Brings a solid understanding of property, contract works and motor vehicle insurance, with the ability to interpret complex policy wordings.
Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a talent for improving processes and driving operational efficiency.
Confident managing insurance claims and liaising with diverse stakeholders across a large, complex organisation.
Excellent communicator who builds productive relationships with internal clients, insurers, and brokers.
Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
Holds a relevant tertiary qualification and several years of experience in insurance or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training (with risk management experience desirable).
Experience in a higher education or similarly complex environment is highly regarded.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check and an 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 Lucy Kenny at l.kenny@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 Sunday, 23 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57486).
