Senior Coordinator, Scholarships

• Student Scholarships and Prizes team (Academic Services)

• Play a key role in shaping scholarships that make a real difference for students at UQ.

• Full-time, permanent opportunity with a base salary of $104,616 - $113,920 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 7).

• Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus.

About This Opportunity  

A newly established opportunity has arisen for a second Senior Coordinator to join UQ’s Student Scholarships and Prizes team. In this key role, you will lead and mentor a high-performing team of Senior Administration Officers, delivering and enhancing scholarship and prize initiatives across the University.

You will work closely with senior academics, professional staff, and external partners, overseeing operations, reporting, and financial coordination while driving efficient processes and an exceptional student experience. This role is ideal for a professional who combines strong administrative expertise with effective leadership, thrives in a dynamic environment, and is passionate about making a real difference for students.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture.

• Oversee the delivery, monitoring, and continuous improvement of scholarships and prizes.

• Manage operations, reporting, and financial coordination, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across UQ and external partners to support successful award delivery.

• Apply data, systems, and analysis to inform decision-making and improve processes.

About UQ 

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.  

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 will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. 

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards  are available, such as: 

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading 

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight 

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family 

• Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program 

• On campus childcare options 

• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day) 

• Salary packaging options 

About You  

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience, with a degree and at least four years’ experience, or substantial administrative expertise in a complex organisational environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and deliver high-quality client-focused service.

• Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Advanced administrative and digital capability, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using enterprise systems and project coordination tools.

• Sound judgement and problem-solving ability, with a proactive approach to resolving issues and improving processes.

• The ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with organisational guidelines and legislative requirements. 

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications and criminal history checks.  This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Darren McAuliffe on darren.mcauliffe@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  
 

Want to Apply?  

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:  

• Resume 

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' and Selection Criteria

Our strength as an institution 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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au . 

Other Information  

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

Applications close Monday, 13th April at 11.00pm AEST (R-63362). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, 22 April.