Research Station Operations Senior Officer

• Faculty of Science
• Full-time, permanent position
• Base salary will be in the range $97,269 to $104,349 + 17% super (HEW Level 6).
• Based at our Moreton Bay Research Station, Minjerribah

This is an exciting new opportunity to become a key part of the team at UQ’s Moreton Bay Research Station. Working in a unique coastal research and education environment, you’ll help turn plans into experiences, coordinating the people, equipment and facilities that enable researchers, students and school groups to make the most of their time at the station. It’s a genuinely varied role where no two days are the same, and as part of the team responsible for day-to-day operations, you’ll contribute across scientific, boating, diving and administrative services.

A real strength of this position is the opportunity to take the lead while also being someone who readily jumps in to support the team. You could be coordinating a science camp or educational program, helping set up laboratories or aquaria for an experiment, facilitating a practical learning experience, or working directly with researchers to understand what they need and help bring an activity together. You’ll have scope to become a trusted go-to person for coordinating activities from planning through to delivery, while drawing on the expertise of colleagues around you.

Just as importantly, this is a collaborative team role. You’ll work alongside colleagues to keep the station operating safely and effectively, stepping into different areas when support is needed and contributing to an environment where everyone works together to deliver great outcomes. For someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in making things happen and likes to be both out in front coordinating an activity and alongside the team getting the job done, this is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to practical science, education and operational excellence. The preferred commencement is as soon as possible or in January 2027, depending on the successful candidate’s availability.

Key responsibilities will include:  

• Coordinate and lead scientific and educational activities, including school and student programs, laboratory and aquaria activities, equipment set-up, practical learning experiences and support for research activities.
• Work closely with researchers, students, schools and other clients to understand their needs, provide practical advice, and coordinate bookings, facilities, equipment and other support required to successfully plan and deliver activities.
• Deliver and contribute across the station’s scientific, boating, diving and administrative services, working collaboratively with colleagues and stepping into different areas of operation where skills and support are needed.
• Promote safe, reliable and continuously improving station operations through client inductions and risk-management processes, facility and logistics support, equipment and infrastructure activities, and emergency response.