Ventures Discovery Program Officer

UQ Ventures This is a full time continuing position with salary in the range $95,361 - $102,302 (HEW 6), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. Deliver dynamic entrepreneurship workshops and hackathons across schools, regional Queensland, and international communities to build future-ready skills. Combine your passion for youth engagement and startup frameworks in a varied role focused on building strong ecosystem partnerships. Based at our conveniently located St Lucia campus About This Opportunity The Ventures Discovery Program Officer supports the development and delivery of UQ entrepreneurship programs, with a particular focus on initiatives for future students. The position will also contribute to additional events and outreach activities designed to raise awareness of Ventures and to strengthen the UQ entrepreneurship ecosystem. Reporting to the Manager, Ventures Discovery Program, you will play an active role in the coordination and delivery of entrepreneurial learning experiences, supporting and delivering workshops, programs, events, and stakeholder engagements across schools, regional Queensland, and international initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of innovators, helping young people develop entrepreneurial mindsets, leadership capability, and future-ready skills while connecting them with opportunities within UQ’s broader innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem Key responsibilities will include: Inspire Future Innovators Coordinate and deliver premier UQ Ventures programs and competitions explicitly designed to foster entrepreneurial mindsets in future students. Dynamic Workshop Facilitation Actively engage and guide cohorts through interactive entrepreneurship content, hackathons, and skill-building methodologies. End to End Program Administration Manage the critical logistical backbone of the portfolio, including workshop planning, facilitator scheduling, and quality assurance reporting. Marketing, Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement Support marketing, outreach, and stakeholder engagement activities that promote UQ Ventures Discovery programs, strengthen partnerships with schools and educators, and expand engagement across metropolitan, regional, and international communities. About You Undergraduate degree with subsequent business experience (or extensive equivalent training and experience), demonstrating a strong ability to prioritise workloads, work independently, and hit milestones under pressure. Demonstrated experience in the end to end design, delivery, and facilitation of interactive entrepreneurship workshops, hackathons, and/or student led initiatives. Practical knowledge of, and direct experience working with, entrepreneurial skills frameworks and startup mindset development methodologies. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to prepare clear documentation and engage effectively with diverse student cohorts, internal faculties, and external ecosystem partners. Hold and maintain a valid Queensland Government Blue Card. Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history 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. 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 community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available. 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. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section Resume For more information about this opportunity, please contact Jacqui at j.niblett@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Applications close 14 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-64654). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of 22 June 2026. We are 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 are 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. 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. 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Salary : $95,361 - $102,302