• Student Enrichment and Success (SES)
• This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $91,658 - $98,330 (HEW 6), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.
• Join our team to deliver excellent student experiences and support UQ's transition plan by creating programs that foster academic success and positive wellbeing for students.
• Looking for a confident presenter with experience in tertiary student engagement and impactful program delivery.
• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

As the Orientation and Transition Program Coordinator, you'll lead the design and implementation of comprehensive programs that ensure students successfully transition to university life and thrive academically. This involves coordinating engaging orientation events, developing impactful transition initiatives, and collaborating on wellbeing programs that help students adjust. With a strong emphasis on supporting underrepresented groups and fostering an inclusive environment, this role plays a vital part in advancing the University's strategic priorities, including The Queensland Commitment and our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, through meaningful partnerships across the UQ community.

Key responsibilities will include:

Lead Program Design & Evaluation

• Design, develop, coordinate, and evaluate comprehensive student-facing orientation and transition initiatives across the University.

Manage Program Resources

• Recruit, train, support, and nurture student volunteers and casual staff to enhance program delivery, while also coordinating program budgets and monitoring expenditure.

Drive Strategic Collaboration

• Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to enhance student engagement opportunities.
  

Report & Analyse Performance

• Provide detailed reports and analysis on program performance, including tracking changes in scope, timeframes, and costs.
  

Please note the position involves;

• regular travel to other UQ campuses, especially during the orientation period. (good physical health, mobility and some lifting work is required)
  
• some out-of-office hours work.
  
• leave blackout during orientation periods.

About You

• Completion of a degree/qualifications with experience.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and coordinating projects to enhance the student experience in higher education, with a focus on underrepresented groups.
• Ability to develop and implement programs in partnership with students and in response to their needs, alongside experience working collaboratively with a diverse range of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, particularly students, senior staff, and industry partners.
• Demonstrated planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills, encompassing the ability to analyse data, write succinct reports, and accurately integrate information from various sources.
• Possession of a valid open driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Blue Card: Holder of a current Queensland Government Blue Card or the ability to attain one.

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.
• 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.
• 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:

• Cover letter addressing the 'About You' section
• Resume

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kate at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Applications close Sunday 29 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-52483). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 10 July 2025.

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 [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.