Global Partnerships
Full-time (100%), fixed term position through to February 2028
Base salary will be in the range $97,268 - $104,348 + 17% super (HEW Level 6)
Join a purpose driven team managing diverse domestic and international scholarship portfolios that empower students globally.
Combine policy interpretation, sponsor relations, and process improvement to deliver high impact student outcomes.
Based at our conveniently located St Lucia campus
About This Opportunity
Join a collaborative and purpose driven team dedicated to creating positive outcomes for students and partners across Australia and around the world. Internally known as Senior Officer, Student Scholarships and Prizes, this role plays a critical part in managing the delivery of services to sponsors and scholarship recipients, supporting strategic scholarship programs, and enhancing UQ’s reputation as a quality provider of international educational services. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will contribute to an inclusive, supportive and high performing environment where innovation, service excellence and continuous improvement are valued.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing relationships with sponsors, scholarship bodies and global partners, both domestic and international.
Supporting the administration and successful delivery of sponsored student and scholarship programs, including Australia Awards Scholarships.
Developing strong partnerships across the University to coordinate seamless student, financial and administrative services.
Identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives, reporting outcomes, and contributing to strategic scholarship and sponsorship planning.
About You
You are a highly organised and customer focused professional who enjoys building relationships, navigating complexity and delivering exceptional outcomes for students and stakeholders. You bring sound judgement, strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement in a collaborative environment.
Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Relevant experience working with international students, scholarships, student services, higher education administration, grants administration, government programs, or a similarly complex administrative environment.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, sponsors, donors and external stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
Proven ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, contractual obligations and compliance requirements with a high level of accuracy.
Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills, with experience preparing reports, proposals and planning documents that support operational and strategic objectives.
As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create meaningful change. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available.
At UQ, you will be challenged, inspired and rewarded while working alongside like-minded people in a supportive, collaborative and inclusive environment. You will have access to world class resources, vibrant campuses, professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to initiatives that make a real difference to students and communities.
Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.
Interested?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Arthur at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.
Other InformationPre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history checks, and 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.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-66405). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 10 August 2026.
Skills Required
- Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Relevant experience working with international students, scholarships, student services, higher education administration, grants administration, government programs, or a similarly complex administrative environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, sponsors, donors and external stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, contractual obligations and compliance requirements with a high level of accuracy.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication skills, with experience preparing reports, proposals and planning documents that support operational and strategic objectives.
- Maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; employer sponsored work rights are not available.
- Based at the St Lucia campus (campus-based role).
What We Do
The University of Queensland is a prestigious educational institution known for its world-class research facilities and comprehensive educational programs across multiple disciplines.
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