Senior Coordinator, Student Wellbeing and Advanced Programs

Job Description:

• UQ Business School, Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
• Full-time (100%), continuing position
• Base salary will be in the range $104,616.68 – $113,920.12 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)
• Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

You will play a key role in shaping an inclusive, high-impact student experience within the Advanced Programs at UQ Business School. As Senior Coordinator, Student Wellbeing and Advanced Programs, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of co-curricular, wellbeing and engagement initiatives that support academically high-performing students across the Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) and the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours). Working within a collaborative, student-first professional team, you will partner closely with academics, professional colleagues, alumni and industry to foster connection, belonging and success for our Advanced cohorts.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Building strong relationships with Advanced Program students and alumni to inform and deliver meaningful wellbeing, engagement and development initiatives.
• Developing and coordinating co-curricular activities, including industry engagement, field trips, school outreach and enrichment experiences, in partnership with Program Convenors and Student Program Committees.
• Designing, administering and evolving the Career and Development Milestone Program, alongside additional wellbeing initiatives tailored to Advanced Program cohorts.
• Coordinating student feedback mechanisms, including focus groups, to support continuous quality assurance and enhancement of program and curriculum experiences.

About You

You are a collaborative, inquisitive and student-centred professional who brings both strategic thinking and operational excellence to complex education environments.

You will demonstrate:

• Completion of an appropriate tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience in a student-focused or career development role within a tertiary education environment, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education or training.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing or managing co-curricular, student engagement or wellbeing programs.
• Highly developed written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence a diverse range of stakeholders including students, academics, professional staff and industry partners.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently, set priorities, manage competing demands and follow through on initiatives with minimal supervision.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving, with the confidence to innovate and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion and student wellbeing, aligned with UQ’s values of respect, integrity and excellence.
• Desirable experience in cultivating industry networks or supporting student career development and employability initiatives.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds from around the world, united by a shared purpose to create positive change. Join a collaborative and ambitious organisation where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and people are supported to thrive.

UQ offers a broad range of benefits and rewards, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact the Manager, Program Administration Buddy Nuku via email b.nuku@business.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.

When you apply, please ensure you upload:

• A resume, and
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the ‘About You’ section.

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks, and Blue Card checks. The successful candidate must hold, or be able to obtain, a Queensland Blue Card. 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. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this position.

We are dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and we encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process.

Applications close Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R‑64207).

Posted: 07/05/2026