Be the difference in students’ lives by providing expert, practical support
Full-time, fixed-term role until December 2028, with Base salary in the range $104,616 - $113,920 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus.
About This Opportunity
Support students to thrive at UQ by providing expert advice, inclusive support and targeted programs that remove barriers to participation. As a Principal Adviser in the Accessibility and Welfare Team, you will work closely with students, staff and external partners to deliver coordinated support for students experiencing disability, health conditions, wellbeing challenges or exceptional circumstances.
Key Responsibilities Will Include:
Deliver expert advice and case-managed support to students experiencing disability, medical conditions, wellbeing concerns or exceptional circumstances.
Design and coordinate tailored adjustments and support plans that enable equitable participation and academic success.
Create and deliver workshops, resources and activities that promote inclusion, wellbeing and successful student transitions.
Work with faculties, support teams and external services to coordinate support, provide guidance to staff and strengthen student wellbeing outcomes.
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.
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
We’re looking for a compassionate and driven professional who champions student success and wellbeing. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment, proactively support students, and make a meaningful impact every day.
You will bring:
A relevant degree (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Behavioural Science, or Psychology) with at least four years’ experience, or an equivalent mix of education and professional experience.
Proven ability to understand human behaviour and provide proactive, needs-based support for students facing personal, academic, or wellbeing challenges.
Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver programs and services effectively in a digitally enabled environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and judgement skills, offering clear, confidential, and considered guidance to students and staff.
Experience developing inclusive strategies that support student engagement, including students with disability or from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
A collaborative approach and professional manner, demonstrating tact, discretion, and cultural awareness in diverse team settings.
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, criminal history checks and Blue Card 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.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Helen Clayton on h.clayton@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.
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, of no more than two A4 pages, responding to how your skills and experience align with the criteria in 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.
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 Thursday 11th May at 11.00pm AEST (R-62811).