"Senior Officer, Student and Academic Administration"

Senior Officer, Student and Academic Administration

locations

St Lucia Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted 11 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-61243

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Full-time, fixed-term position until April 2027

Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6) 

Based at our St. Lucia Campus 

About This Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and highly organised Senior Administration Officer to support the effective and efficient operation of the Student and Academic Administration team in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

In this role, you will provide high-level support on a range of student and academic administration functions for the efficient operation of the school’s teaching and learning activities. This position is responsible for the supervision of student administration staff in the school office, including the management of workloads, under the direction of the Manager, Academic Programs and Student Support.

Key responsibilities will include:

Provide high-level advice and administrative expertise on student and academic administration matters, including interpretation and application of University policies and procedures.

Coordinate and support key teaching and learning processes, including course offerings, examinations, academic misconduct and student grievance matters, and governance committee administration.

Respond to complex and non-routine inquiries and guide others in the application of a range of management information systems

Contribute to the development and review of School guidelines and procedures relating to coursework program and student administration.

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:

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 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

About You

A relevant degree combined with substantial experience in student and academic administration, ideally within a complex tertiary or public sector environment.

Strong capability to interpret and apply university policies and procedures related to teaching and learning, or the ability to rapidly develop this expertise.

Highly collaborative, demonstrated leadership skills and providing direction, working effectively with peers and cross‑functional teams in a corporate environment.

Confident interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and build effective relationships with academic and professional stakeholders.

Highly developed organisational and coordination skills, enabling the management of competing priorities and deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.

Demonstrated problem-solving ability, with sound judgement when responding to complex and non-routine matters.

Proficiency in administrative systems and the MS Office suite, with adaptability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

In support of our Indigenous employment strategy, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. We value lived experience, community connection and diverse career pathways.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks and other role-specific requirements such as 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.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Erin Frazer | Manager, Academic Programs and Student Support at e.frazer@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.  

Want to Apply?

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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

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 27 February at 11.00pm AEST (R-61243).