• Australian Women and Girls' Health Research Centre within the School of Public Health

• Part-time (80%), fixed-term position through until February 2026

• Base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our Herston campus

About This Opportunity 

The Australian Women and Girls' Health Research (AWaGHR) Centre is seeking an experienced and driven Manager, Research Projects to support the successful delivery of high-impact research projects, including the nationally significant Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Working closely with senior researchers and leaders, you will play a critical role in the coordination, planning, and oversight of multidisciplinary research projects that shape health outcomes for Australian women and girls.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Oversee the planning, implementation and delivery of complex, multi-site longitudinal research projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timeframes.

• Support project leaders with expert advice in research reporting for cohort studies, data linkage, and technical documentation to enable high-quality outcomes.

• Guide researchers through governance and compliance processes including ethics approvals, conflicts of interest and quality assurance measures.

• Contribute to budget planning, financial management, and effective use of internal resources to ensure project efficiency and sustainability.

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 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

• UQ Study for Staff

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You

• Postgraduate qualifications (or progress toward them) in a relevant field, and extensive research or project management experience in the university or research sector.

• Proven ability to lead and manage complex research projects, particularly longitudinal or cohort studies, in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

• Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders, including funding bodies and research partners.

• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with a strong ability to produce clear, concise and impactful reports, briefs and research documentation.

• Advanced understanding of human research ethics, survey methodologies, and the processes involved in health data linkage.

• Demonstrated self-motivation, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across diverse research teams.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check and education check. 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 Megan Ferguson. 

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. 
 

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. 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 close Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 11:00pm AEST (R-53607). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday 29th July.

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