Our culture

Our culture is vibrant, inspiring and challenging. It's a world where like-minds come together with a commitment to making a real world difference, no matter what the area of expertise.

The university for the real world

Our staff make a real difference. From the academic staff who inspire incredible graduates and researchers who change the world, to the support staff who create an environment in which all this can happen.

Our strong links with business and industry ensure we constantly evolve and maintain our reputation as a university that is planted firmly in the real world. We strive to find the best people for the best jobs to make the world a better place - and we'd love you to be a part of it.

Learn more about our real-world impact

QUT values

Our values reflect what we believe in, and what’s important to us as an organisation. They capture our strengths, our distinctiveness and sit alongside the priorities outlined in QUT Connections, to guide our future and connect our community.

Our values are:

  • ambition
  • curiosity
  • integrity
  • inclusiveness
  • innovation
  • academic freedom.
Read QUT Connections

Commitment to diversity

We are committed to ensuring all applicants and members of staff are treated fairly and are given the best opportunity to demonstrate their qualities and skills, and we underpin this commitment with robust policy and procedures.

We aim to inspire and shape the future with talented students and staff from diverse communities, and to further extend QUT's inclusive reach and strengthen our engagement with the broader community.

Learn more about how QUT supports diversity and inclusivity

Real benefits

Financial

We offer competitive remuneration, up to 17% superannuation, up to six months paid parental leave and salary packaging options.

Support

We offer an employee assistance program, a purchased leave scheme and hosts an active Indigenous staff network.

Wellness

We offer an employee health plan and a comprehensive health and wellness program, and we're a member of Fitness Passport, which can be used by the whole family.

Development

We offer a study assistance scheme and professional development opportunities for both academic and professional staff.

Recognition

We offer an academic promotion program and an annual awards presentation.

Learn more about the real benefits of working at QUT