• Scholarships Office team (Academic Services)

• Work in a key role where your efforts help create opportunities for the next generation of UQ students.

• Join our team in one of two exciting full-time fixed-term opportunities, available through to 21 May 2027 (parental leave cover) and 31 December 2027 (project related role). Enjoy a competitive base salary of $97,268 - $104,348 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6).

• Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity  

We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Senior Administration Officer to join our team in one of two exciting full-time fixed-term opportunities and support scholarships that make a real impact for students. In this pivotal role, you'll provide high-quality administrative support while working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across UQ to help ensure scholarships are administered efficiently.

You'll contribute to key processes and initiatives, maintain accurate systems and records, and support the delivery of services within a collaborative and supportive team environment. Whether you're joining us to support a parental leave placement or a project-funded initiative, you'll play an important role in helping students succeed through access to life-changing scholarship opportunities.

Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Provide high-level administrative support to assist with the delivery of team activities and services.

• Coordinate processes, documentation, and communications while maintaining accurate records and systems.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support projects and day-to-day operations.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery.

December and January are our busiest months, making this an exciting time to join the team. To help us deliver a great experience during this peak period, we're looking for candidates who can offer flexibility and are generally available across December and January, with limited pre-planned leave commitments.

About You   

• A relevant degree with subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience.

• Strong ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines, particularly when managing complex or sensitive matters.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, take initiative, and contribute to improving processes and workflows.

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior staff, students, parents, school representatives, and external stakeholders.

• Strong digital literacy, including experience using a range of software packages and enterprise systems, combined with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

About UQ 

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.  

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging. 

Interested? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kim Lyons on [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted. 

Other Information  

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history 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.  

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623. 

Applications close 25th August 2026 11.00pm AEST (R-67970).

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