Principal Officer, Corporate Affairs and Stakeholder Relations

• Marketing and communication
• Full-time, continuing position.
• Base salary will be in the range $106,709 to $116,199 + 17% super (HEW Level 7).
• Based at our St Lucia campus.

About This Opportunity

Join UQ’s Corporate Affairs team to deliver strategic communication and stakeholder engagement programs that strengthen and protect the University’s reputation.

You’ll contribute across a range of communication and engagement activities, from major infrastructure and campus development projects to corporate initiatives, industry engagement and incident management. You will help to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders including industry, government, partners, staff, students and the wider community while helping communicate UQ’s contribution to Queensland.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support the development and implementation of communication and stakeholder engagement programs for major infrastructure, campus development and corporate initiatives aligned with UQ’s strategic priorities.
• Develop clear, purposeful communication plans, materials and assets for a range of audiences, channels and formats.
• Contribute to industry and government engagement activities that strengthen UQ’s profile, positioning and relationships.
• Analyse and provide advice on potential stakeholder impacts and support relationship management practices across UQ’s activities.
• Support reputation management activities and contribute to communication responses during incidents and emerging issues.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in communication, public relations, journalism or a related discipline, with at least six years of subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training and industry experience.
• Proven success in developing and implementing contemporary communication and stakeholder engagement plans for diverse audiences.
• Experience supporting infrastructure projects that require proactive engagement, careful relationship management and early identification of stakeholder issues.
• Highly developed written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and precisely for multiple audiences, channels and purposes.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build collaborative and trusted working relationships.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to plan, manage a high volume of work and respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Sound judgement and the ability to analyse potential stakeholder and reputational impacts in complex environments.
• Knowledge of, or experience in, the Australian higher education sector is desirable but not essential.

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 visionary and inclusive community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

UQ’s standing reflects the collective impact of its people and the strength of its relationships. In 2025, UQ was named among the world’s leading universities in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Ranking, rising to fourth in Australia and 78th globally. Read more about UQ’s reputation ranking.

Enjoy 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, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Schrauf at r.schrauf@uq.edu.au

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number below in the subject line.

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the ‘About You’ section.

Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration 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.

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 criterion 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 talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-69687).

Acknowledgment of Country:

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.

Why Choose UQ?

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.

Career Development and Support:

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.

Diverse and Inclusive Community:

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.

Join the UQ Community:

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.