Job Description
Scholarships Office team (Academic Services)
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Work in a key role where your efforts help create opportunities for the next generation of UQ students.
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Join our team in one of two exciting full-time fixed-term opportunities, available through to 21 May **** (parental leave cover) and 31 December **** (project related role). Enjoy a competitive base salary of $97,268 - $104,348 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 6).
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Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus
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About This Opportunity
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We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Senior Administration Officer to join our team in one of two exciting full-time fixed-term opportunities and support scholarships that make a real impact for students. In this pivotal role, you'll provide high-quality administrative support while working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across UQ to help ensure scholarships are administered efficiently.
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You'll contribute to key processes and initiatives, maintain accurate systems and records, and support the delivery of services within a collaborative and supportive team environment. Whether you're joining us to support a parental leave placement or a project‐funded initiative, you'll play an important role in helping students succeed through access to life‐changing scholarship opportunities.
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Key Responsibilities Will Include:
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Provide high-level administrative support to assist with the delivery of team activities and services.
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Coordinate processes, documentation, and communications while maintaining accurate records and systems.
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Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support projects and day-to-day operations.
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Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery.
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December and January are our busiest months , making this an exciting time to join the team. To help us deliver a great experience during this peak period, we're looking for candidates who can offer flexibility and are generally available across December and January, with limited pre-planned leave commitments.
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About You
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A relevant degree with subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience.
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Strong ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines, particularly when managing complex or sensitive matters.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, take initiative, and contribute to improving processes and workflows.
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Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior staff, students, parents, school representatives, and external stakeholders.
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Strong digital literacy, including experience using a range of software packages and enterprise systems, combined with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service in a fast‐paced environment.
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About UQ




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As part of the UQ community, you'll have the chance 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.
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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.
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Pre‐employment Checks
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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.
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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.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
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We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion .
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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.
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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 ***************.
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Applications close 25th August **********pm AEST (R-*****).
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📌 Senior Officer, Student And Academic Administration (Queensland)
🏢 UQ
📍 Queensland