About UQ

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions. It is the largest and oldest university in Queensland and has produced generations of graduates who have gone on to become leaders in all areas of society and industry. Additionally, The University of Queensland has been awarded an EOWA "Employer of Choice for Women".

Employment at UQ

With more than 5,500 academic, research and general staff The University of Queensland offers rewarding career opportunities across a diverse range of academic disciplines, professions and trades. University staff teach in a comprehensive range of professional disciplines including: Medicine, Dentistry, Law and Veterinary Science.

The University of Queensland is able to offer competitive and progressive conditions of appointment including the opportunity to salary package and excellent training and development opportunities.

Research

The University of Queensland has a commitment to, and an established reputation for, leadership in research. Research is carried out in each of the University's Faculties, Institutes, schools and numerous specialty research centres. There is a strong investment in research infrastructure, as evidenced by multi million dollar investments in the Queensland Brain Institute and a $60m UQ Centre for Clinical Research. New staff are eligible for a start up grant of $12,000 to assist in establishing their research in a chosen field.

Teaching & Learning

Innovative and dedicated teaching is encouraged through a formal system of rewarding excellence. Staff feature well in the Australian Awards for University Teaching. Academic promotion is gained through demonstrated excellence in research, teaching and community involvement.

General

General staff support all facets of the University's operations. UQ employs staff in areas including:

• Administrative & Management
• Professional
• Technical and Scientific
• Library
• Information Technology
• Trades and Services
• Catering

There are opportunities to advance in a large, diverse and complex corporate setting.

Campuses and Locations

There are teaching and research sites throughout Queensland, with major campuses at St Lucia, Ipswich and Gatton. Other locations include teaching hospitals across the state, Brisbane CBD, veterinary science centres, agricultural science farms, marine research stations on the Great Barrier Reef, physics research stations, seismography stations and a mine at Indooroopilly.