Principal Project Officer
School of Political Science & International Studies Part‐time (40%), fixed‐term from February **** to March **** Full‐time equivalent base salary will be in the range $106,709 to $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7) Based At our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
Make a meaningful impact across the Asia Pacific region.
Join the School of Political Science and International Studies as a Principal Project Officer and play a pivotal role in bringing together regional partners to prevent atrocity crimes and advance the global commitment to the Responsibility to Protect (R2P).
This is an exciting prospect to put your project management, stakeholder engagement and communications expertise to work on an important regional initiative.
You will build and strengthen partnerships, connect communities of practice and coordinate impactful communications, briefings, events and training opportunities.
You will also support the Asia Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect (APR2P) Centre's broader outreach, helping share research, coordinate seminar programs and amplify its important work across the region.
If you are a highly motivated, experienced and versatile project professional who thrives on building relationships, coordinating complex activities and delivering strategic outcomes, this is your opportunity to contribute to a high‐profile research initiative with real‐world impact.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate the Asia Pacific Partnership for Atrocity Prevention (APPAP), project lifecycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, while managing project risks, dependencies, timelines and deliverables.
Strengthen engagement across the APPAP community of practice by coordinating partner briefings, meetings, training opportunities and stakeholder activities, and developing concept notes, agendas, reports and other project materials.
Lead and coordinate project communications, including newsletters, website and social media content,



and support APR2P communications through copy editing and preparation of material for publication.
Coordinate the APR2P seminar series, manage relevant project administration and reporting requirements, operationalise the allocated APPAP budget, and undertake other projects as required by the APR2P Director, including travel within the Asia Pacific region.
About You
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training.
Demonstrated experience in a project management role of similar scale and scope.
Current knowledge of best‐practice/leading project management methodologies and frameworks.
Demonstrated project planning experience, including the ability to prioritise tasks, work to tight deadlines, anticipate future requirements and resolve issues.
Demonstrated problem solving skills using judgement and reasoning in interpreting situations and providing accurate and consistent advice.
Effective interpersonal skills that enable effective working relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders of varying levels of seniority.
Excellent time management skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities within tight timeframes.
Advanced written and oral communication skills.
Experience using website content management systems, social media platforms, Vision 6 or similar programs would be advantageous, or a proven ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
Subject matter expertise in the area of human rights and atrocity prevention.
Benefits
up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave
17% super
17.5% leave loading
flexible and hybrid working options maybe available
health and wellbeing programs




a heavily discounted Study for Staff program
on‐campus 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.
Applications close on Thursday 26 November **** at *****pm AEST (R-*****).
Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 4 December ****.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Sarah Teitt, Director APR2P at ******.
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 pay our respects to the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated.
We acknowledge 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.
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.
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