Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 2 years with a high-performing professional team
Base salary will be in the range $93,491.78 - $100,296.97 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
Based at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus
As a Senior Student Experience Officer, you will play a key role in fostering a sense of community, engagement, and belonging among BEL students. You will develop and deliver initiatives and events that support students as they transition into university life and prepare for their future. This is a rewarding role for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to enhancing the student journey.
Key responsibilities will include:
Support student-facing, cohort-building initiatives that promote a sense of belonging and enable student success at all stages of their learning journey.
Coordinate community events, meetings, and activities for large cohorts of students.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Work in partnership with students, staff, alumni, and student clubs and societies to implement projects, including recruitment and training of paid and volunteer students.
Collaboratively develop processes and guidelines to streamline engagement with current students and other relevant stakeholders.
Contribute to the development and implementation of a social media presence, website, and other student outreach channels.
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
Completion of a Bachelor degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise in student and/or industry engagement; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Demonstrated experience in designing and coordinating projects to improve the student experience in a higher education environment, particularly in relation to enhancing student belonging and/or employability.
Experience working in partnership with a diverse range of students at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, particularly students, senior staff and industry.
Ability to analyse data, write succinct reports, and accurately integrate information from a variety of sources.
Strong organisational and time management skills, including the ability to work independently, prioritise own workload and meet deadlines.
Understanding of BEL faculty disciplines and student cohorts (including international and professional learners), or evidence of your ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check etc.
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 Professor Tyler Okimoto, Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Business, Economics, and Law: t.okimoto@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. 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 Friday 9 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-57451). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for mid-January.