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UQ’s Climate Change and Energy Transitions Networks are seeking a part-time Principal Administration Coordinator to keep projects, events, and everyday admin running smoothly at the St Lucia campus. You will be the first point of contact for staff and HDR students, coordinate activities across internal stakeholders and professional services, and help raise the networks’ profile by promoting collaboration across the university. The ideal candidate will hold a degree with at least four years of relevant experience or an equivalent mix of education and work, plus exceptional customer service, organisation, project coordination, strong MS Office skills and excellent written and verbal communication. To apply, upload your resume and a cover letter addressing the About You criteria, and ensure you have unrestricted work rights in Australia; appointment is subject to pre-employment checks and applications close 3 March 2026 11.00pm AEST. Tip: tailor your cover letter with concrete examples, quantify outcomes, and demonstrate your ability to learn university systems and juggle multiple priorities.

• Law School within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

• Part-time (40%), fixed-term position for up to 3 years

• Base salary will be in the range $104,616.68 - $113,920.12 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our St Lucia

About This Opportunity 

In this role, you will coordinate projects and events, provide administrative support, and act as the first point of contact for staff and HDR students within UQ’s Climate Change and Energy Transitions Networks. You’ll play a key role in keeping these dynamic research communities running smoothly and connecting people across the University.

These Networks bring together leading researchers to showcase UQ’s expertise and drive collaboration on critical global challenges in climate change and energy transitions.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate projects, events, and administrative activities for the Climate Change and Energy Transitions Networks.

• Serve as the first point of contact for staff and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students within the Networks.

• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and liaise with professional support services across UQ.

• Support collaboration and engagement across the Networks to highlight UQ’s expertise in climate change and energy research.

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 $6.40 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You  

• A degree with at least four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service with strong interpersonal skills.

• Highly organised, with excellent time management, prioritisation, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong business and administrative skills, including project coordination experience.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly learn, University administrative systems, policies, and procedures.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history check. 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.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Justine Bell-James via email [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], 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:

• Resume

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

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 Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61117).

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