UX Designer

• Marketing and Communication
• Full-time fixed-term position for up to 6 months
• Base salary will be in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% super
• Based at our St Lucia Campus
  
  

About This Opportunity 

The University of Queensland is seeking a UX Designer to support business-as-usual UX design activities within the Marketing and Communication team.

This role is a fixed-term backfill, supporting continuity of UX delivery while the current designer is seconded to an internal project. The role supports core UX activities across UQ’s digital platforms, ensuring user-centred design remains embedded in day-to-day delivery.

Working closely with digital specialists and internal stakeholders, you will contribute to improving usability, accessibility, and consistency across UQ’s websites and digital experiences.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Design user journeys, flows, wireframes, and prototypes for digital initiatives
• Support or conduct user research and usability testing
• Collaborate with UI designers, content designers, and developers
• Translate business needs into clear, user-focused design solutions
• Apply UX best practice across business-as-usual digital work
  
  

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Benefits

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options
  
  

About You

You are a practical and confident UX designer who enjoys working in a delivery-focused environment.

You Will Bring

• Demonstrated UX design experience with a portfolio showing end-to-end UX work
• Experience working collaboratively with stakeholders and digital teams
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency in tools such as Figma, Miro, User Testing, or similar
• Experience in UI design is desirable but not essential.
  
  

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Gemma Laws, UX Design Manager at [email protected]

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Want to Apply? 

We Welcome Applications From All Individuals And Are Committed To An Inclusive And Accessible Recruitment Process. To Be Considered, Please Ensure You Upload

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section
  
  

 

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected].

 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday 15th February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60816).