Senior Coordinator, Scholarships Engagement & Partnerships

• Enrichment Programs Team

• Help open doors to life-changing scholarships while shaping opportunities for students across UQ and beyond.

• Full-time, Permanent Position with Base salary will be in the range $106,709 - $116,198 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our Vibrant St Lucia Campus.

Make a meaningful impact on students’ futures by connecting them with prestigious scholarship opportunities beyond UQ. As Senior Coordinator, Scholarships Engagement & Partnerships, you will lead engaging university-wide campaigns, build influential relationships with scholarship providers and UQ stakeholders, and coordinate high-quality application and interview support that helps students put their best foot forward.

You will also oversee key partnership-based initiatives, including the University’s Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, within the Student Enrichment and Success division. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Lead integrated engagement and communication campaigns that increase awareness and participation in prestigious external scholarships. 

• Build and manage strategic relationships with national and international scholarship providers, acting as UQ’s key liaison. 

• Coordinate applicant guidance, workshops, interview preparation and institutional selection processes. 

• Develop strong networks across faculties and central units to identify, refer and support high-potential applicants. 

• Analyse engagement, application and outcome data to improve campaigns, processes and the student experience. 

• Provide operational oversight of the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, including governance, risk management and supervision of the Chaplaincy Coordinator. 

You will combine strong project and relationship management capability with a genuine commitment to helping students access opportunities that can enrich their study, careers and lives.

You will also bring: 

• An undergraduate degree with subsequent experience in scholarship management, engagement and/or student success initiatives in a university environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated project management capability, including planning, prioritising and delivering initiatives within agreed timelines and resources. 

• Experience leading and developing staff, fostering a positive team culture and achieving high-quality outcomes through direct reports. 

• The ability to collect, analyse and report on engagement and program outcomes to inform decisions and continuous improvement. 

• Strong organisational and coordination skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment. 

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 a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

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.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Campbell on [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

• cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the selection criteria outlined in the  ‘About You’ section.

Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia 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.

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 Monday 7 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67459).