Queensland Brain Institute Full-time, fixed-term position for 5 years Based At our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

The Director, Institute Operations is a professional leadership position that has overall responsibility for executing the strategic direction of the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI) in collaboration with the Director and the Institute Executive, focusing on operational excellence and effectiveness of the Institute. The Director of Institute Operations will work in partnership with the Director, QBI and colleagues within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences and broader University to foster a collaborative culture, build a cohesive and engaged Institute, and act in the best interests of the Institute, Faculty and University. For more information about this opportunity, please view the information pack.

About You

The successful appointee will have demonstrated excellent leadership and management skills that will enable the Queensland Brain Institute to further develop and realise a vision built on excellence in discovery science and high-impact research within the broader Faculty and University research ecosystem. They will hold postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience), alongside extensive leadership experience across university, government, not-for-profit, or industry sectors. They will demonstrate a proven ability in strategic planning, operations, resource and financial management, and governance within complex organisations. An effective and inclusive leader, they will excel in communication and stakeholder engagement, with a strong track record of fostering collaboration, building cohesive teams, and creating a positive, high-performing organisational culture.

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, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

- up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
- 17% super




- flexible and hybrid working options
- health and wellbeing programs
- a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
- oncampus childcare
- affordable parking
- salary packaging

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 criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing or calling +61 .

Applications close Sunday 9 August, 11:00pm (AEST) (R-67423)

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.

At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff,



supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.

UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work.

For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

- generous leave provisions
- 17% superannuation
- adaptable working arrangements
- health and wellness discounts

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. 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.

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📌 Director, Institute Operations - Queensland Brain Institute (Brisbane City)
🏢 The University of Queensland
📍 Brisbane City