Senior Project Officer – Moreton Bay Research Station

UQ College

. Coordinate and support multiple community-led research projects, including planning, scheduling, milestone tracking and reporting .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeDunwich • AustraliaSenior💰 A$97,269 - A$104,349 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and community dynamics while effectively coordinating community-led research projects. Capable of engaging respectfully with community members and Elders, ensuring alignment with cultural protocols and Indigenous Data Governance principles.

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Project CoordinationCultural Protocols ComplianceInterpersonal CommunicationData AnalysisCommunity Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project AdministrationData InterpretationResearch ReportingEnvironmental Project ManagementCultural Data Sharing

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEffective CommunicationCultural Sensitivity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Identity

Industry Keywords

Community-Led ResearchIndigenous Data GovernanceCulturally Safe Research PracticesOn-Country EngagementQuandamooka Community

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and support multiple community-led research projects, including planning, scheduling, milestone tracking and reporting
Support culturally safe engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, Elders and community members
Organise and support meetings, workshops, yarning sessions and on-Country activities
Collate, organise and support analysis of project data
Contribute to accessible reports, maps and knowledge products that meet community needs
Support communication and knowledge sharing between community partners and university researchers
Return research findings in agreed and culturally appropriate formats
Work as an interface between Quandamooka organisations, Elders, community members and UQ researchers
Strengthen respectful, community-driven research partnerships
Ensure research activity aligns with cultural protocols, community governance and shared priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)
Successful candidate must provide evidence confirming they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
Demonstrated capability through relevant study or equivalent community-based cultural or professional experience to work effectively on environmental, research or Country-focused projects
Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and community dynamics
Ability to work in accordance with cultural protocols, community guidance and on-Country expectations
Proven experience supporting project coordination, administration and reporting
Ability to respectfully gather, interpret and share scientific and cultural data in alignment with Indigenous Data Governance principles and culturally safe research practices
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to build trusted relationships with Elders, community members and research teams
Confidence using digital tools such as Microsoft Office
Experience working in community-based settings and managing multiple responsibilities while meeting agreed timeframes
Right to work in Australia
Resume and cover letter required
Highly desirable: Aboriginal person who is part of the Minjerribah | Terrangerri Quandamooka community or is known to the community

Benefits

Comp & perks

17% superannuation
Up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
17.5% leave loading
Flexible and hybrid working options
Health and wellbeing programs
Heavily discounted Study for Staff program
On-campus childcare
Affordable parking
Salary packaging
Cultural leave
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network
Accessibility support throughout the recruitment process