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Why work at UQ

No matter your circumstances, we offer meaningful work and tangible benefits for you and your family.

At UQ, we share a commitment to creating lasting and positive change for communities across the world. 

Ranked 1 in Australia

Australian Financial Review Best Universities Ranking 2023 and 2024.

Gold employer for LGBTQIA+ inclusion

Gold standard employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index since 2022.

Flexibility and benefits

Up to 17% superannuation, annual salary increases, and a wide range of staff benefits.

A great place to work

Professional staff

As a professional at UQ, you’ll join one of Queensland’s most prestigious and reputable institutions. Enjoy a supportive work environment as you contribute to our vibrant community and explore the variety of career pathways available to you here.

Early and mid-career academics

Be mentored by experienced colleagues. Enhance your research and skills with interdisciplinary training and collaborations. Take part in tailored programs, teaching opportunities and post-fellowship contracts through the UQ Amplify initiative.

Academic leaders

Join UQ's leadership programs, where you’ll mentor talented students and other staff while expanding your network and perspective. Take advantage of industry-leading research schemes and grant submissions to achieve your research goals.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff

UQ is committed to providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We warmly encourage you to apply for available positions. View the current dedicated positions for Australian Indigenous People on our job board.

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A place to be yourself

When we bring together our different perspectives, approaches and expertise, we are more creative, more innovative and bolder in our work. 

UQ staff benefits

We offer our staff competitive salary and benefits, flexible working arrangements, and travel, health and lifestyle benefits. 

Work-life balance

  • Generous annual leave, personal leave, parental and adoption leave, carer's leave and cultural leave
  • Flexible hours and hybrid work options for certain roles
  • 17.5% leave loading for permanent and fixed-term staff

Rewards and development

  • Generous financial package that recognises your contributions and supports your long-term financial wellbeing
  • Above-average superannuation of up to 17%
  • Biannual salary increases
  • Exclusive internal career progression and development opportunities

Staff discounts

  • Travel benefits, including discounts on car hire, airport lounges and some airlines
  • Discounted access to gyms, pools and other fitness and recreation, both on and off campus
  • Discounted parking on campus
  • Discounted dining at Customs House

Health and wellbeing

  • Free employee assistance program for you and your immediate family
  • Wellness initiatives such as a fitness passport, annual vaccination programs, staff challenges, social events and free skin cancer checks
  • Access to health clinics on campus and the UQ Bupa Corporate Health Plan

Campus facilities

  • Restaurants and cafes across our campuses
  • Our main St Lucia campus is home to the heritage-listed sandstone Great Court and the iconic UQ Lakes
  • UQ Gatton offers world-class research and teaching facilities in agriculture, agribusiness and veterinary science
  • Herston and Dutton Park are UQ’s core campuses for clinical health, with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities

A family-friendly place to work

  • School holiday sport programs through UQ Sport for kids aged 5 to 14
  • Generous parental leave of up to 26 weeks of full pay, including up to 14 weeks of full pay for primary caregiver leave
  • Onsite childcare at our St Lucia and Gatton campuses
  • Special parking arrangements for carers with young children and for pregnant staff members