About This Chance

School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry Full time (100%), permanent position Base salary will be in the range $85,451 - $94,983 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5) Enjoy a diverse role that blends executive assistant support with marketing and communications initiatives Based At our St Lucia Campus

Join the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry as an Executive Support Officer and play a pivotal role in supporting senior leadership within a agile and team-oriented university environment. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced setting and enjoys building strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. In this varied role, you will provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Head of School and School Manager, while also contributing to the coordination of events, marketing initiatives, and communications activities that promote the School’s profile and impact. You will be trusted to manage competing priorities, coordinate key operational activities, and support the smooth and effective running of the School. If you are an experienced professional with exceptional organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality support, we encourage you to apply.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Manage the Head of School’s daily operations, including diary management, meetings, communications, correspondence, and travel coordination.
- Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to committees, working parties and School forums.
- Coordinate School events, workshops, and conferences, ensuring smooth logistics and proactive issue management.
- Liaise with staff, students, government, industry, and community stakeholders while overseeing office administration, briefing materials, and follow-up actions.
- Support financial, marketing, and digital communications activities, including expense management, approvals, website/social media updates, and promotional materials.

About You

Candidates should possess proven experience in administrative, executive support, or secretarial roles, along with exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills. The successful applicant will demonstrate robust organisational abilities, including the capacity to prioritise competing tasks, manage workloads effectively, and work independently to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, you will demonstrate:





- A bachelor’s degree with subsequent relevant experience; or completion of an Advanced Diploma qualification and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or completion of a Certificate IV and extensive relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Relevant administrative, executive support or secretarial experience in a tertiary education institution or other large organisation, including experience in office administration, marketing and communication.
- High level written, oral and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, as well as a commitment to a high level of customer service.
- Ability to prioritise competing work demands and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Advanced stakeholder management and engagement skills.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the prospect 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
- 17.5% leave loading
- flexible and hybrid working options
- health and wellbeing programs
- a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
- on‑campus childcare
- affordable parking
- salary packaging

Other Information

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

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.

Applications close Monday, 31 August 2026 AEST (R-65392). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Friday, 11 September 2026.

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.

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