- Full-time fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2028 (part-time from 0.6 FTE may be considered by negotiation)
- Total remuneration range $112,359 to $121,689 pa (full-time)
- Campus location: Toowoomba or Springfield
- To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Be part of an innovative program helping strengthen Australia’s sovereign space capability!

The University of Southern Queensland leads iLAuNCH (Innovative Launch, Automation, Novel Materials, Communications and Hypersonics), one of Australia’s six Trailblazer university programs. This multi-industry and university collaboration is accelerating the development of Australia’s manufacturing sector across commercially viable civil rockets, satellites and enabling technologies.

As Program Operations Coordinator (iLAuNCH), you’ll play a critical role in keeping this ambitious program running effectively. Working closely with the iLAuNCH Operational team and Executive, program participants and industry partners, you’ll provide high-quality operational, administrative, project, research and governance support while helping the program meet its reporting, compliance and contractual commitments.

Who you are

You’re an organised and adaptable professional who thrives in a complex environment where priorities, stakeholders and deadlines are constantly moving. You bring relevant tertiary qualifications combined with professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, along with a proven ability to deliver high-quality operational, administrative and executive support. A confident communicator and relationship builder, you can work collaboratively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders while exercising sound judgement, initiative, discretion and professionalism.

You’re comfortable interpreting policies, procedures and funding requirements, managing substantial and varied workloads, and finding practical ways to improve operational processes and service delivery.

What you'll do

You’ll be at the centre of iLAuNCH’s day-to-day operations, coordinating the activities, information and processes that support effective program delivery. You’ll provide operational and executive support across project activities, procurement, communications and events,



while coordinating information from program participants and partner organisations for monitoring, reporting, funding and compliance requirements. You’ll maintain accurate program data, records and registers; prepare reports, briefings, presentations and correspondence; and support governance activities for the iLAuNCH Board and other committees, including meeting arrangements, papers, minutes and the follow-up of actions and decisions.

Along the way, you’ll monitor deadlines, build strong stakeholder relationships and identify opportunities to improve reporting practices, administrative processes and operational efficiency.

What will help you succeed

Your ability to bring structure, accuracy and sound judgement to a busy and varied environment will be key to your success. You’ll bring highly developed written communication, stakeholder engagement, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, backed by experience coordinating governance and committee activities and producing professional business documentation. You’ll also be confident using databases, reporting and records management systems and contemporary digital applications, with a strong focus on data accuracy and integrity.

Importantly, you can work independently and take initiative while contributing positively to a collaborative team, managing sensitive matters with discretion and responding constructively to changing priorities.

For further information about this role, please contact Madeleine McIntyre, Chief Operating Officer (iLAuNCH) via [email protected].

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments,



and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Reference Number: 0215_11/26

Location: Toowoomba or Springfield campus

Term: Full time fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2028 (36 hours/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $112,359 to $121,689 pa (includes salary range of $94,757 to $102,626 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Wednesday, 25th of November 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.

As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.

This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.

📌 Program Operations Coordinator (iLAuNCH) (Queensland)
🏢 University of Southern Queensland
📍 Queensland