Student Support and Wellbeing Services (SWSS)
This is a full-time fixed term position through to December 2028 with salary in the range $102,565 - $111,686 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
High-impact role to make your own by driving innovation and best practice in inclusive learning.
Use your expertise in inclusive pedagogy and resource development to significantly enhance the academic experience of students with diverse learning needs across UQ.
Based at our St Lucia campus
About This Opportunity
Join UQ to play a key role in fostering an inclusive learning environment that values diverse student perspectives. As the Senior Coordinator, Academic Success (Inclusive Learning), you will proactively identify and implement tailored strategies, empowering students with disabilities, medical conditions, or mental health experiences to build their academic skills and achieve their full potential with confidence and independence.
Key responsibilities will include:
Academic Skills Development and Intervention
Serve as a key contact for students on progression improvement plans and study interruptions. You will use innovative communication strategies to help students identify obstacles, set goals, and achieve academic success through targeted interventions.
Inclusive Learning Support Delivery
Deliver impactful learning support through a variety of formats, including group workshops, peer-led initiatives, and online materials. Crucially, you will apply inclusive pedagogical practices and strategies to enhance learning accessibility and outcomes for students with diverse needs.
Expert Consultation and Collaboration
Provide expert advice to team members and university staff on diverse learning needs, best practices, and assistive technologies. You will collaborate with faculties, the graduate school, and other units to integrate complementary learning services and resources.
Resource Development and Quality Assurance
Design inclusive, universally accessible learning resources and contribute to service innovation projects that support students with diverse learning needs. This includes managing administrative tasks, case management, and conducting program evaluations and reporting for quality assurance purposes.
Please note the position is an on campus role based at the UQ St Lucia campus and involves planned travel to our other UQ campuses like Herston and Gatton.
About You
Essential
Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., education, learning design) with at least four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You have a sound understanding of the principles of inclusive education and the impacts of disability on learning at the tertiary level.
Demonstrated experience in providing evidence-based academic support to students with diverse learning needs, neurodivergence, or disability. This expertise should translate into practical strategies for student success.
Demonstrated experience in creating and delivering impactful academic skills workshops, tutorials, or online sessions to students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring high levels of engagement and learning accessibility.
Possess strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. You also demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to autonomously prioritise and manage your own workload.
Desirable
You must maintain 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. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
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:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.
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.
Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Catherine at c.fitzgerald3@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Applications close Thursday 1 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-58280). Please note that selection outcomes and interviews tentatively will be scheduled from the second week of January 2026.
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.
We know one of our strengths 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. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au 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.
