Temporary employment – UQ Temps

The University of Queensland is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research universities, ranked among the world’s top 50. 

UQ Temps is a University-owned, campus-based recruitment service that connects candidates with short-term employment opportunities at UQ and helps UQ clients find skilled temporary staff. 

UQ Temps offers personalised service and direct engagement between candidates and hiring managers. This allows us to support stronger job applications and actively promote high-quality candidates across the University. 

Roles 

UQ Temps offers a range of temporary roles, including:

  • General Administration 
  • Executive Assistant 
  • Student and Academic Administration 
  • Research Administration 
  • Junior Web Developer 

You can hold multiple UQ Temps roles, as long as your total hours at UQ do not exceed 36.25 per week or 7.25 per day. 

Benefits of working with UQ Temps

  • Flexible work: access a variety of casual and fixed-term roles. 
  • Valuable experience: build skills and strengthen your CV across different fields. 
  • Networking: connect with departments and staff across UQ. 
  • Professional development: learn new skills and gain on-the-job knowledge. 
  • Career progression: some roles may lead to permanent employment. 
  • Community contribution: be part of UQ’s success and growth. 
  • Supportive team: UQ Temps staff guide your application and placement. 

Current opportunities 

Register your interest for current opportunities through the UQ careers website.