Student Enrichment and Employability Development (SEED)
This is a full-time fixed-term position through to December 2025 with salary in the range $96,649 - $105,244.58, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
Bring your expertise in community engagement and dedication to advancing higher education opportunities for regional communities, to empower students in South West Queensland, fostering their ability to access and excel in higher education.
Exciting opportunity to build new relationships, making a difference and improving the educational outcomes for people in regional communities.
Based at our Gatton campus
About This Opportunity
The Regional Community Engagement Senior Coordinator will bring a deep passion for broadening access and participation in higher education for people living in regional communities. The role will build sustainable relationships with regional local organisations, government and non-government departments and deliver widening participation activities in the community. The aim of these relationships is to create awareness and understanding of pathways to higher education. The role is part of a wider team and will contribute to planning, delivery, evidence-based reporting and communicating impact.
The role will identify and create opportunities and initiatives to engage students and their families in the local community. In addition, the Senior coordinator will assist in the development of a strategy and protocol for working collaboratively with these stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
Develop and oversee regional outreach strategy and engagement programs.
Collaborate with community, government, and non-government stakeholders to broaden access to higher education.
Represent UQ on advisory committees and partner with regional study hubs to support student success.
Evaluate and improve effectiveness of regional engagement programs, coordinate community visits, and provide leadership to staff and Gatton based casual student ambassadors program.
Duties in relation to the program as reasonably directed by your supervisor.
About You
Degree or diploma in relevant field with at least four years of related experience or equivalent combination.
Proven ability to develop and maintain community relationships.
Experience in program management with a focus on co-creation, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Track record of project evaluation, strong interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivation, and organizational abilities.
Possession of an unrestricted driver's license and Blue Card.
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.
About UQ - Gatton Campus
Established over 125 years ago, UQ’s Gatton Campus has a long history – from starting out as a dedicated agricultural institution, to being a field hospital during WWII, and to joining the UQ community in 1990.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join an organisation where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
Free parking and intercampus bus , On campus childcare , medical clinic, and post office.
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.
25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services, Access to our $4.1 million UQ Sports facility .
Volunteer in our community garden .
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section.
Resume
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Renee at [email protected] . For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Applications close Tuesday 30 April 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-36647). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 14 May 2024.
At UQ, our strength lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.