About This Opportunity

Join UQ’s Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) as a Principal Policy Officer and play a key role in shaping the future of education, student success, and academic excellence. Working at the centre of the University’s academic portfolio, you will provide high-level policy advice, lead dynamic research and analysis, and contribute to strategic initiatives that influence decision-making across the institution.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver insightful policy research and analysis in complex and evolving environments.
- Prepare high-quality briefings, submissions, reports and strategic advice for senior stakeholders.
- Navigate governance, regulatory, and compliance frameworks with confidence.
- Coordinate strategic projects and drive outcomes across competing priorities.
- Build trusted relationships and influence decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups.

About You

- Relevant qualifications and experience in policy, governance, strategy, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience undertaking research, analysis, and preparing high-quality policy, governance, briefing, or strategic documentation.
- Strong understanding of the Australian higher education sector and its regulatory environment.
- Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, audience-appropriate advice.




- Robust analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement and evaluate complex information.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to build effective networks and collaborate across diverse groups.

Benefits

- Up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programmes, a heavily discounted Study for Staff programme, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Location

Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus.

Compensation

Full‑time, Fixed‑term position until 18/12/2026 with Base salary in the range of $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7).

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.

Application Closing Date

Applications close Thursday 30 July 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑65398).

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📌 Principal Policy Officer (Brisbane City)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Brisbane City