This is a full time, continuing position with salary in the range $102,565 - $111,686 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
Lead a highly autonomous and passionate team to drive student-centred innovation and strategic change across UQ.
This dynamic role requires a strong leader to oversee project planning, financial administration, and build key partnerships embedding the Students as Partners ethos university-wide,
Based at our St Lucia campus
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Program Coordinator to lead the delivery of the high-impact and collaborative Student-Staff Partnership Project Program across UQ. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will supervise a small team, manage program planning and grant administration, and build strategic relationships to embed the Students as Partners ethos university wide.
Key responsibilities will include:
Program Leadership and Team Supervision
Supervise the Student-Staff Partnership (SSP) Projects team to ensure the delivery of a sustainable and high-quality program that meets strategic objectives. This involves overseeing day-to-day operations and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture within the team.
Evaluation, Reporting, and Financial Oversight
Lead the identification, analysis, and interpretation of program data to inform strategic reporting and drive continuous improvement. You will also oversee financial administration of the SSP Program, including monitoring expenditure and preparing budget summaries.
Engagement and Community Development
Plan, manage, and deliver a range of events that promote the program and celebrate the achievements of the SSP community. You will collaborate with coordinators to design and deliver induction sessions for all participating partners.
Strategic Partnership Building
Build and maintain strategic internal and external community partnerships to enhance UQ’s leadership and expertise in the students as partners movement. You will ensure program alignment with funding allocations and broader program objectives.
Degree/qualifications with experience (or extensive equivalent experience) with demonstrated understanding of the issues, principles, and practices related to Students as Partners in higher education, including an awareness of associated challenges and opportunities.
Proven ability to supervise staff effectively, demonstrating skills in prioritising their workload, wellbeing, and performance.
Demonstrated strong organisational and project management skills, including the ability to effectively plan, schedule, budget, and prioritise tasks in a dynamic environment.
Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to monitor and evaluate program outcomes, including analysing data and producing reports for strategic and program improvement purposes.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
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:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver 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.
Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section (maximum 2 pages)
Resume
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sarah at sarah.campbell@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Applications close 27 November 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-57829). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 8 December 2025.
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.
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