Play a hands‑on role in programs that strengthen connection, confidence and wellbeing for students here at UQ!
Full-time, Permanent with Base salary in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UQ as a Coordinator within our Enrichments Programs Team, making a real difference to student success.
You’ll coordinate the University’s flagship peer mentoring programs - Get Set and My Student Guide, bringing together student mentors, meaningful engagement activities and strong partnerships that support transition, belonging and retention. This is a highly student‑facing role based at St Lucia, with real impact across the student experience.
Key responsibilities will include:
Deliver end‑to‑end coordination of UQ’s peer mentoring programs, from promotion through to continuous improvement
Recruit, train and support student mentors, fostering engagement, capability and a strong sense of community
Build effective partnerships and events that enhance student participation, recognition and program impact
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, such as access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and affordable parking from just $6.40 a day.
Relevant tertiary qualification and/or demonstrated experience supporting student engagement, volunteering or mentoring programs
Proven experience coordinating multiple programs or initiatives, managing competing priorities and delivering to timelines
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and build effective partnerships
Highly organised, with advanced administrative skills and confidence using digital systems for data, communications and reporting
Experience planning and delivering events or activities, ensuring smooth logistics and positive participant experiences
Strong analytical and reporting capability, using insights to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and criminal history check.
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Chelsea Muir at Chelsea.muir@uq.edu.au.
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
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 talent@uq.edu.au.
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 Thursday 14 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R- 64089).