Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator

• $89,120 to $96,497
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24425
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis from 1 July 2024 to 19 May 2025
• Remuneration: $105,466 to $114,196 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $89,120 to $96,497 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator to join Learning and Teaching Unit, Education Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for increasing the visibility and accessibility of Student Success and Teaching Advancement services and activities to students and staff. A key component of the role is to develop a joined-up approach with other QUT service providers, driving efficiencies and cohesion in service offerings and ensuring that students can readily navigate, and access support services based on a user-centred design. The Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator proactively builds relationships and collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders across the QUT community including but not limited to Student and Staff Communications, Events Registration team, Oodgeroo Unit, Student Services and Wellbeing and Faculties. This is important in identifying any gaps in student support services and in harnessing opportunities for initiatives and service improvements. The position also contributes to operational improvements in Student Success and Teaching Advancement (SSTA) service delivery.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

At QUT we are transforming learning and teaching practices in line with our Real-World Learning Vision, so that our graduates are highly skilled, enterprising, and well suited to 21st century employment and careers. We are committed to increasing the flexibility of our course offerings to enable our students and graduates to thrive in changing and complex working environments throughout their lives. Our focus is on student success, partnering with students to enhance the end-to-end learner journey, and designing and delivering high quality, flexible educational experiences that enable this.The Education Portfolio encompasses:

• Curriculum Quality and Academic Integrity
• Learning and Teaching Unit
• Library
• QUT College
• QUT Entrepreneurship
• Student Ombudsman

The Learning and Teaching Unit (LTU) is committed to a culture of collaboration, working in partnership with students, industry representatives, and staff across QUT to meet the evolving needs of our learners. LTU leads and coordinates learning and teaching across QUT, leveraging existing initiatives and enabling new ways of thinking and working that are learner-centric and future-focused. The Student Success and Teaching Advancement (SSTA) teams work in partnership with faculties and divisions to deliver a connected and impactful student experience. This is achieved through the provision of university wide learning, careers and retention support services and strategies, and building an engaged community of innovative academic practice and learner focused educational delivery using scholarly and data informed approaches. SSTA is a large section within LTU employing more than 120 academic, professional and sessional staff, and student partners..

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of a degree in a related discipline with subsequent relevant experience, preferably in higher education. 

Highly developed interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and to connect, consult and negotiate with a diverse range of clients and stakeholders to achieve results and resolve issues.

Proven verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to create engaging content and user-centred resources, prepare copy for student and staff audiences, and deliver presentations.

Advanced digital literacy skills including the ability to use corporate systems and MSOffice 365 to create content, tools and protocols and to extract, analyse and present data.    

Proven organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in managing multiple tasks with competing priorities to support a wide range of stakeholders.              

Proven ability to contribute as an effective team member in building a culture committed to student success and continuous improvement.  

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 09-May-2024

Applications Close: 29-May-2024 at 11.30pm

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