Job Description

• The Queensland Commitment Program, based in the Office of the Vice President (Advancement and Community Engagement)
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to 31 December 2027
• Base salary will be in the range $120,317.28 - $134,892.52 + 17% super (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

The Queensland Commitment (TQC) is UQ’s whole-of-university commitment to increasing access, participation and success in higher education for Queenslanders.

As Manager, Project Governance and Delivery, you will play a pivotal role in driving implementation of The Queensland Commitment Roadmap, identifying, translating and advancing strategic priorities into coordinated action and measurable outcomes across the University. Working at the intersection of governance, delivery and educational equity, you will help shape initiatives that broaden participation, remove barriers to higher education and create lasting impact for learners and communities across Queensland.

This is a highly collaborative and influential role, partnering with senior leaders, governance committees and stakeholders across UQ to drive implementation, monitor progress, identify emerging trends and strengthen the University's capacity to deliver meaningful institutional and cultural change.

In this role, you will have an opportunity to be part of a collaborative, inclusive and impact-driven environment, where your governance, delivery and sense-making capability will help strengthen institutional change and create lasting outcomes for students and communities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading implementation planning, roadmap tracking and delivery coordination for The Queensland Commitment, ensuring priorities are translated into clear actions, milestones and outcomes.
• Supporting effective governance and reporting across program committees, including preparing board papers, coordinating agendas, monitoring progress and identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Building trusted and collaborative relationships with senior leaders, academic and professional staff, external partners, donors, community stakeholders and project contributors.
• Driving high-quality project management, including project documentation, budget management, risk registers, performance monitoring, communications planning and stakeholder engagement.

About You

You will demonstrate:

• Postgraduate qualifications, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications, in Business, Project Management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and relevant workplace experience.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing medium to large projects in a complex organisational environment.
• Strong understanding of project management tools, methodologies and practical approaches for monitoring progress, risks, dependencies, milestones and deliverables.
• High-level interpersonal, liaison and negotiation skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across senior, cross-functional and community-facing stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated organisational capability, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities, tight timeframes and multiple moving parts.
• Experience preparing clear governance materials, reports, briefs, agendas and communications that support informed decision-making.
• A thoughtful and values-led approach to educational equity, widening participation, community engagement or supporting disadvantaged learners.
• Experience working in a university, tertiary education, research, public sector or similarly complex mission-driven environment would be highly valued.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Recent UQ News highlighted that almost 4,300 students secured a place at UQ in a major 2025 offer round, reflecting the University’s ongoing focus on welcoming students into higher education and supporting future pathways. Read more about UQ’s 2025 student offers

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

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Veronica Pritchard - v.pritchard@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.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

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.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close 2 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67242). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for early August.