Association of Postgraduate Students Inc. – Saint Lucia QLD

This is a fixed-term, full-time position (36.75 hours per week), commencing in late January 2027 and concluding on 31 December 2027, with the possibility of extension. Salary is $79,096.42–$82,273.89 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

The Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) is seeking an organised and analytical Policy & Advocacy Coordinator to strengthen postgraduate student representation and advocacy at The University of Queensland.

APS is the independent representative body for UQ postgraduate students, supporting their academic, qualified and social experiences through advocacy, events, welfare initiatives and student engagement.

Policy & Advocacy Coordinator

Fixed-Term, Full-Time Position | January–December 2027

This is a fixed-term, full-time position (36.75 hours per week), commencing in late January 2027 and concluding on 31 December 2027, with the possibility of extension. Salary is $79,096.42–$82,273.89 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

Policy & Advocacy Coordinator

The Association of Postgraduate Students (APS) is seeking an organised and analytical Policy & Advocacy Coordinator to strengthen postgraduate student representation and advocacy at The University of Queensland.

APS is the independent representative body for UQ postgraduate students, supporting their academic, professional and social experiences through advocacy, events, welfare initiatives and student engagement.

About the role

As Policy & Advocacy Coordinator,



you will play a central role in coordinating and supporting APS's network of postgraduate student representatives serving on UQ committees and working groups.

You will work closely with student representatives, helping them prepare for committee meetings, understand university policies, communicate student concerns and contribute effectively to university decision‑making.

A key focus of the role is ensuring representatives are well‑informed, supported and actively engaged with APS. You will coordinate representative recruitment, onboarding, briefings and debriefings, while maintaining strong relationships with student representatives and university stakeholders.

The role also involves policy research, preparing submissions and supporting APS's advocacy priorities. You will supervise the Student Insights Coordinator, helping direct student consultations, surveys and research that inform APS's policy positions and programs.

Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will work within a small and collaborative team, exercising initiative, sound judgement and strong organisational skills to strengthen postgraduate representation across UQ.

Key responsibilities include:

- Coordinating the recruitment, nomination,



onboarding and ongoing support of APS student representatives on UQ committees and working groups.
- Acting as the primary APS contact for student representatives, maintaining regular communication and supporting their participation.
- Organising committee briefings and debriefings, reviewing agendas and papers, and coordinating follow‑up actions.
- Supporting representatives with policy research, meeting preparation, written contributions and university governance processes.
- Maintaining accurate records of committee appointments, representative engagement, meeting schedules and relevant developments.
- Developing induction materials, training opportunities and resources to strengthen student representative confidence and effectiveness.
- Researching university policies and emerging issues affecting postgraduate students, and preparing briefing papers, submissions and consultation responses.
- Building constructive relationships with UQ committee secretariats, university staff and relevant stakeholders.
- Supervising the Student Insights Coordinator and overseeing student surveys, consultations and research activities.
- Supporting advocacy initiatives and evidence‑based planning and evaluation of APS programs.
- Improving APS's systems and processes for student representation, policy coordination and reporting.

About you

We are looking for someone who is organised, analytical and approachable, with a genuine interest in student representation, university governance and postgraduate student advocacy.

You will have stro

📌 Policy & Advocacy Coordinator (Brisbane)
🏢 Association of Postgraduate Students
📍 Brisbane