• Academic Skills & Student Central team.

• Empower students to succeed by helping them access the support, guidance and services they need throughout their university journey.

• Full-time, permanent with Base salary will be in the range $97,268.85 - $104,348.98 + 17% super (HEW Level 6) 

• Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus.

About This Opportunity  

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced coordinator to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students at UQ. As the Coordinator, Service Support, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day operation of a complex Student Support and Wellbeing service. Leading a team responsible for first-line enquiries, triage, and administrative support, you will help create a responsive, student-centred service that enables students to access the right support at the right time.

Working within a trauma-informed framework, you will oversee service processes and triage pathways, ensuring they are efficient, consistent, and aligned with best practice. You will support the wellbeing and effectiveness of the administrative team by implementing processes that promote appropriate professional boundaries, manage psychosocial risks, and enable sustainable service delivery.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Service Support team, ensuring the delivery of timely, accurate, and professional administrative services.

• Oversee the management of high-volume first-line enquiries and triage processes, ensuring students are connected with appropriate services and supports.

• Providing person-centred, trauma-informed support, advice and referrals that promote student wellbeing, safety, equity and inclusion.

• Responding to sensitive and escalated student enquiries with empathy, sound judgement and a solutions-focused approach.

• Lead, support, coach, and develop administrative staff, fostering a collaborative, professional, and high-performing team culture. 

• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policy, privacy, and information management requirements.

About You   

You will thrive in a responsive, fast-paced environment where every day is different. With experience coordinating administrative and client-facing support services, you combine empathy and sensitivity with sound judgement, professionalism, and a commitment to student and staff wellbeing.

• An undergraduate qualification with significant relevant experience, extensive experience in student support, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse and underrepresented communities.

• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain respectful, productive stakeholder relationships.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities accurately and meet deadlines.

• The ability to support staff wellbeing through effective processes, clear boundaries, and management of psychosocial risks.

• Advanced capability with Microsoft Office applications and confidence working with digital records and service systems.

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 Catherine Fitzgerald 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 limit your cover letter to a maximum of two pages.

Other Information  

Pre-employment checks 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.  

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 Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67788) - Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.