The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates.We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.
UQ is committed to the ongoing employment, career development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in all academic and professional roles and levels at UQ. The UQ Strategic Plan outlines how the strategies and objectives aligns with our mission to:
- strive for the personal and professional success of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, staff and alumni;
- positively influence society through knowledge;
- support and develop inspirational leadership; and
- advance ideas that benefit the wider community.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 2019-2022 outlines the pathways to achieving this commitment through three main objectives:
Grow
Position UQ as an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in all levels and areas of the University
Develop
Provide access to career development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
Respect
Develop a workplace that values the contribution and positive difference that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff provide
We recognise and value the significant contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our pursuit of excellence through learning, discovery and engagement and welcome the knowledges, cultures, histories and languages that have been created and shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ for at least 65,000 years.
Hear from Our Community
UQ is committed to providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The successful candidates will contribute to the achievements of the UQ community through applying their knowledge, skills and abilities in an academic or professional role at the University.
Whilst we strongly encourage you to apply for available positions via UQ Careers, please see below our dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Pathway Programs. For more information, please contact our Indigenous Employment Team via indigenous_employment@uq.edu.au or (07) 3346 7960.
Vice-Chancellor’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduate Program
The Vice-Chancellor's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduate Program provides an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates to develop their professional career at UQ.
Applications for the Vice-Chancellor’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Graduate Program are accepted annually from October to November. Successful candidates commence their roles in March each year.
Australian Indigenous Peoples Employment
