Full-timefixed-term position for up to5 years
Based acrossourSt Lucia and Toowong Locations
As Associate Director (Research Programs,Outcomesand Impact), you will play a pivotal leadership role within UQ’s Research Office, driving how the University designs and delivers large, interdisciplinary research programs that create real-world impact.Reporting to the Executive Director (Research Office), this role sits at the heart of UQ’s research ecosystem, working in close partnership with researchers, senior leadersand external stakeholders to advance research outcomes, impact and public good.
You will lead a high-performing professional services team and work across boundaries to catalyse collaboration, strengthen communitypartnershipsand support mission-oriented, place-basedand programmatic research initiatives. This is an opportunity for a strategic,inquisitiveand collaborative leader to influence UQ’s research agenda at scaleand work atthecentre of a globally recognised research institution.
For more information about this opportunity, please view the Appointment Booklet at this link
You arean experienced researchprofessional or higher education leader with a deep understanding of the national and international research environment. You bring a strongtrack recordof enabling complex, interdisciplinary initiatives, building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders and translating strategic intent into practical frameworks,programsand outcomes. Your approach is thoughtful,empatheticand outcome-focused, with the confidence to engage credibly with senior academics,executivesand partners.
You willdemonstrateexcellent leadership capability, including the ability to guide and develop teams in high-demand environments, manage competing priorities and communicate complex ideas with clarity and influence. Your experience in developing large-scale proposals, business cases or submissions, alongside strong analytical and project management skills, will enable you to support researchers to articulate compelling societal purpose, impactpathwaysand aligned value propositions.
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 rewardsare available.
If you would like any furtherinformation,please reach out to Dr Jodi Clyde Smith, Executive Director, Research Office atj.clyde-smith@uq.edu.au
When you apply, pleaseensure you upload a resumeand cover lettersummarisinghow your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Pre-employment checks mayinclude:verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal historychecksThis may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You mustmaintainunrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We'rededicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion We recognise that career pathways and opportunitiesdiffer, andencourage applications from candidates who may not meet everycriteriabut candemonstratetheir potentialrelativeto opportunity.
We’realso happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.auor calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-63479).
