Scholarships Office team (Academic Services)
Work in a key role where your efforts help create opportunities for the next generation of UQ students.
Join our team full-time! This role is available as a new continuing position or a 12-month fixed-term (covering Maternity Leave), offering $95,361 – $102,302 + 17% super (HEW Level 6).
Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
We’re looking for a proactive and highly organised Senior Administration Officer to join our team and support scholarships that make a real impact for students. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide high-quality administrative support while working closely with colleagues and stakeholders across UQ to help ensure scholarships are administered efficiently.
You’ll help contribute to key processes and initiatives, maintain accurate systems and records, and support the effective delivery of services within a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities Will Include:
Provide high-level administrative support to assist with the delivery of team activities and services.
Coordinate processes, documentation, and communications while maintaining accurate records and systems.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support projects and day-to-day operations.
Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery.
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
A relevant degree with subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical experience.
Strong ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines, particularly when managing complex or sensitive matters.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, take initiative, and contribute to improving processes and workflows.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior staff, students, parents, school representatives, and external stakeholders.
Strong digital literacy, including experience using a range of software packages and enterprise systems, combined with a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
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, 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 Kim Lyons on kim.lyons@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' section and Selection Criteria
Indication in your cover letter of whether you are seeking a Continuing or 12-month Fixed Term appointment
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, 20 April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-62908). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 30 April.
