"Employability Project and Support Officer"

Job Requisition ID: R-41958

• Student Enrichment and Employability Development (SEED)
• This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $78,944.40 - $87,750.37 (HEW 5), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
• Bring your expertise in organising project documentation, using project management software, and facilitating efficient team collaboration to play a pivotal role in driving project success.
• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

Working across Student Enrichment and Employability Development, drive student success by supporting the Career Development Team in coordinating the delivery of projects and providing administrative support to students, staff and industry regarding job opportunities, employability events and programs. This role encompasses project management, stakeholder engagement, and administrative duties to achieve program goals.

Project Responsibilities:

• Support the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and evaluation. Ensure adherence to project plans and standards.
• Develop and maintain project-related standard operating procedures and assurance of standards and logistics, under guidance of management.
• Organise and support the delivery of project-related activities, events, consultation activities and meetings.
• Undertake data entry, retrieval, and document management.
• Utilise specialist software and applications, including eLearning management systems, Asana, the Microsoft office suite (including excel)

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Provide front-line support to students, including answering queries and assisting at employability events.
• Review and process job opportunities in StudentHub.
• Answer queries and prepare correspondence that come through the CRM, phone and face-to-face.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records in spreadsheets and calendars.
• Provide administrative support for events and programs, including data management and reporting.

About You 

We are looking for an agile and adaptable project officer, with strong coordination and time management skills combined with excellent communication, attention to detail and the ability to deliver outcomes in a high-pressure, time-critical environment.

Selection criteria:

• Demonstrate equivalent education and/or experience in a related field. Previous project management experience is desirable.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CRM systems (Oracle RightNow, StudentHub), and data analysis.
• Exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You must have 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.

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: 

• 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 some working from home options and flexible start/finish times.
• 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.
• On campus childcare options, Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day), Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section 
• Resume 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Madelaine-Marie at m.judd@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close 4 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-41958). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 11 September 2024.

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. 

We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. 

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.