Senior Student Success Officer

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Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences This is a full-time, fixed term position up until 31 December 2028 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 Join a collaborative and future-focused Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences committed to enhancing student success, belonging and graduate outcomes at scale. As the Senior Student Success Officer, you will play a key role in shaping the student experience within UQ's flagship Bachelor of Arts program - one of the University's largest and most diverse degrees. Working at the intersection of curriculum, employability and student engagement, you will partner with academic leaders, industry, alumni and professional teams to embed meaningful career development opportunities and industry connections into the student journey. This is a unique opportunity to influence innovative faculty-wide initiatives, contribute to transformational educational experiences, and help students build the capabilities, confidence and connections needed for success beyond university. You will join a supportive and high-performing team environment that values creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement, while offering the opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact across the Faculty. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Design and deliver faculty-wide initiatives that enhance student belonging, progression and employability within the Bachelor of Arts, particularly in first year. Build strong partnerships with alumni, industry, academic staff and professional teams to embed career development and future pathways into the student experience. Lead the planning and delivery of staff and industry events, while coordinating and supporting casual staff, volunteers and student contributors. Contribute to evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen student success outcomes across the program. About You Completion of a Bachelor degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise in career development learning; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Demonstrated experience in designing and coordinating projects related to teaching, learning or the student experience. Strong event management skills, including the ability to work independently, prioritise own workload and meet deadlines. Experience collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including academic staff, alumni and/or industry. Ability to analyse data, write succinct reports, and accurately integrate information from a variety of sources. 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 Chris Frost at c.frost1@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 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 talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623. Applications close Monday 15 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-65076).

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