Job Description
Medical School Part-time (40%)
fixed-term position until February ****.
Base salary will be in the range $85,451 - $94,983 + 17% super (HEW Level 5).
Based at our Herston Campus.
About This Opportunity
Join a collaborative and purpose-driven Medical School environment where your work directly supports student success and academic excellence.
As a Student and Academic Administration Officer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, responsive administrative services while acting as a trusted point of contact for students and staff.
This is a dynamic and varied role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem solving, and is motivated by creating positive experiences through accurate, efficient and student-centred service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver timely, accurate advice and support to students and staff in line with University policies, procedures and legislation.
Process a broad range of requests, draft and complete documentation for students and graduates pursuing international certification and residency opportunities.
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and currency of information published across University systems, websites, and official materials, including study guides, faculty webpages, and student-facing resources.
Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing processes, maintaining data accuracy and supporting system and workflow enhancements.
About You
An undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Demonstrated experience or the ability to quickly develop knowledge in student and academic administration processes.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and manage competing demands.
High attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in written and administrative work.
Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and take initiative.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with a strong customer service focus.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across broader organisational units.
Experience working in a tertiary education or large, complex organisation, and familiarity with systems such as SI-net or CRM platforms will be highly regarded.
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.
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 ****** or calling ***************.
Applications close Friday 4 September **** at *****pm AEST (R-*****).
Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week of the 14th of September ****.
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated.
We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia's leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide.




As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million).
Our state‐of‐the‐art facilities, libraries, and cutting‐edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth.
With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than **** staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries.
UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff.
Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.
Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way.
UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds.
Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential.
We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.
Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work.
For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, adaptable working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.
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📌 Student And Academic Administration Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 UQ College
📍 New South Wales