Organisation Overview:

The UniSC Student Guild is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, representing and enriching the experience of students at UniSC.

Role Overview:

We are searching for a supportive and professional team member to join our small but mighty team. Under the direction of the Student Guild Campus Lead (Sunshine Coast), the Student Partnerships Officer will work as part of the team to support, organise and deliver partnership and leadership opportunities to UniSC clubs and societies. This position is based primarily at the Sippy Downs campus, but may involve occasional travel to other Queensland-based campuses.

The position is flexible schedule for the right candidate(s) - between 4 and 5 days per week - and remunerated at Level 6.1 of the Higher Education Industry General Staff Award, which can be found at the following link: (http://awardviewer.fwo.gov.au/award/show/MA000007)

The start date for this position is flexible – we’d love to have you on board by the end of January 2027.

What the day-to-day looks like:

1. Support (clubs) – Providing administrative support and mentorship to emerging and established clubs, including completing risk assessments, room bookings, group mediation and funding requests.

2. Events – Organising and delivering collaborative, student-led events in partnership with student clubs and societies.

3. Engagement - Daily engagement with students in our Student Lounge and at student-led events.

4. Relationships – Building connections with local community organisations, grant providers and University stakeholders.

5. Connection – Connecting students with external support services – mentorship programs, leadership opportunities, scholarships and funding opportunities.



Ensuring that genuine student voice is considered and amplified throughout the University.

There may be some evening and weekend work required in this role, for which overtime rates apply.

Are we a good match?

We are looking for someone who is a great fit for our team and organisation. Flexibility, innovation and a desire to connect with students is a must. If you have a tertiary qualification in social work, education, governance or community support or a related field, or equivalent experience - please let us know!

This role involves working with people from a variety of backgrounds - domestic students, international students, Guild staff, University staff, and making external community connections. You should be a people-person who thrives on connecting and helping others and understands the ethical considerations of working with vulnerable populations.

You should also have good communication skills (oral and written), an understanding of governance principles, and the physical capability to deliver on-site events of various sizes, including transporting equipment and manual handling.

Every day is different at the Guild, so if you like variety in your life, and have innovative ideas that you want to bring to fruition - let's talk!

How to apply

Please submit:

- a short, one-page cover letter exemplifying how your strengths align with the requirements of this role, and your preferred working times / days.

- Resume / CV

More Information

For more information, please contact UniSC Student Guild Operations Manager, Emily Wall on email at ••••@usc.edu.au.

Restrictions on recreation leave may be necessary during peak periods.

UniSC Student Guild is an equal Opportunities employer. We work towards upholding our welcoming and caring working workplace.

📌 Student Partnerships Officer (Clubs) (Sippy Downs)
🏢 University of the Sunshine Coast Student Guild
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