Expression of Interest - UQ Temps Administration Opportunities

UQ Temps: Connects skilled professionals with a variety of casual opportunities across University of Queensland

Opportunities : Various casual opportunities

Casual Hourly Rate: Minimum $51 - $67 per hour + super

Locations: St Lucia Campus, Herston Campus, Dutton Park Campus

Explore Casual Opportunities with UQ Temps

Are you looking for flexible, short-term work where you can contribute your skills in a dynamic and collaborative environment?

UQ Temps connects talented professionals with a diverse range of casual opportunities across the University of Queensland. These roles provide a unique opportunity to gain experience across various teams while building your professional network.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a range of casual opportunities, including:

General Administration

Executive Assistant support

Student and Academic Administration

Research Administration

Junior Web Development

About This Opportunity

Working as part of the UQ Temps casual talent pool, you will support teams across the University to deliver high-quality administrative and operational outcomes. These roles are varied and fast-paced, offering exposure to different functions and stakeholders across UQ’s vibrant community.

Your responsibilities may vary depending on the role but can include:

Managing calendars, coordinating meetings and arranging travel

Supporting committees and meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking

Maintaining administrative systems and managing competing priorities

Conducting research and data analysis to support projects and reporting

Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner

Assisting with website updates and development using Drupal (for relevant roles)

About You

We are looking for adaptable and motivated professionals who bring:

Demonstrated experience in administration, business support or executive assistance

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

High levels of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information

Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

A proactive mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Flexibility and a willingness to support a range of teams and functions

A sound understanding of administrative systems and processes

Experience with Drupal or web development (for web-focused opportunities)

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.

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.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits such as:

Access to exclusive internal opportunities

Ability to quickly build organisational knowledge

UQ benefits such as vaccination programs, EAP, fitness passport, and more

Networking opportunities

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

Work Rights: You must maintain your own unrestricted work rights in Australia whilst you work for UQ. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity and application queries, please contact uqtemps@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number in the subject line.

For more information about UQ Temps, please visit UQ Temps - Candidates .

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, including preferred working location and role.

Resume

Please note that you will be asked to add all documents into the one upload box labelled ‘resume’, which is step one of the application form.

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 talent@uq.edu.au .

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 will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.