PA, EA & Secretarial (Administration & Office Support)
Other (Education & Training)
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.
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'll 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:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver 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 Cheap parking (from just $5 a day) Salary packaging options About This Opportunity The Provost is a key member of the Senior Executive team, responsible for managing academic capability, leading the University's budget and strategic planning, and overseeing faculty and research institute performance.
In addition, the Provost manages cross-university projects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and resource allocation.
The Provost is supported by a Deputy Provost and Director of the Office of the Provost and deputises for the Vice-Chancellor in their absence.
As Senior Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the executive and administrative functions of the Provost.
Key responsibilities will include:
Provide high-level administrative support by managing electronic diaries, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
Maintain effective administration systems, ensuring smooth daily office operations and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Manage incoming correspondence and confidential materials, drafting responses and drawing attention to critical matters for executive review.
Coordinate meetings, events, and workshops, including scheduling, preparing documentation, taking minutes, and liaising with key stakeholders.
This is a full-time, continuing position at HEW Level 6.
At HEW level 6, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $89,861- $96,402, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
The total FTE package will be up to $105,137- $112,790 annually.
As this role is covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases - at least once a year.
About You We are seeking candidates able to demonstrate:
A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and of varying social status.
High level of sensitivity when dealing with confidential matters.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, such as the ability to effectively handle, escalate and follow up with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Sound problem solving skills and judgment in resolving or redirecting issues.
A broad understanding of administration procedures, organisational structures and functions within institutions such as the University of Queensland.
Experience in a Senior Executive Assistant role in a large and/or complex organisational context is highly desirable.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
This position will report to the Director, Office of the Provost.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Janey Saunders, Director, Office of the Provost via
For application queries, please contact Caylee-Jade Eve, Principal Advisor via stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the 'About You' section above.
At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion.
We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.
Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to
Applications close Thursday the 10th October at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-43557).
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