Manager Research Programs

UQ’s Centre for Clinical Research

Part-time (80%), fixed-term position through until December 2026

Base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

Based at our Herston Campus

About This Opportunity

Join the Centre of Research Excellence to Improve the Quality of Survival in Gynaecological Cancer Patients (ALIVE WELL) and play a pivotal role in advancing world-class research that improves outcomes and quality of life for women affected by gynaecological cancers. As Program Manager, you will lead strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery across a collaborative network of researchers, clinicians, consumers, and partner institutions.

Key responsibilities will include:

Drive the strategic and operational management of the CRE, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements are achieved.

Coordinate and support multidisciplinary research projects, building strong collaborations across partner organisations and stakeholders.

Facilitate consumer and community engagement in research, embedding inclusive practices to maximise impact and translation.

Lead governance, reporting, and committee management processes to support effective decision-making and partnership outcomes.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave

17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading

Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times and purchased leave.

Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program

Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

Salary packaging options

About You

Postgraduate qualifications in a science or health-related field, with extensive research management experience (ideally in tertiary education or cancer research).

Proven ability to develop, manage, and coordinate complex research projects in a multidisciplinary environment.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with exceptional writing and editing ability to convey complex content clearly to diverse audiences.

Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement across national and international, multi-centre research collaborations.

Experience facilitating research linkages and partnerships, including with industry, consumers, and patients with lived experience.

Knowledge of gynaecological cancer research is desirable, along with experience managing research agreements.

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. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check and mandatory immunisations.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Danielle Mills on .

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

Resume

A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact .

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

The Applications close Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56197). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Monday 14th October 2025.

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