Advisor, Employee Benefits

The Advisor, Employee Benefits plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall employee experience by providing expert guidance on benefits programs and superannuation activities.

You will act as a trusted advisor to employees, providing comprehensive information and assistance on the employee benefits and superannuation matters offered at UQ.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Process accurate contribution data files and payments to various superannuation funds while managing UniSuper’s performance criteria.

• Reconcile superannuation and salary packaging accounts in the general ledger and ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data are correctly allocated to accounts.

• Review client feedback to assess the quality and effectiveness of the service and recommend improvements to enhance customer service levels.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with knowledge of superannuation and taxation implications of employee benefits.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to forge lasting relationships with stakeholders and clients.

• Ability to think outside the box and deliver innovative solutions to complex issues.

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive, initiative, outcome orientation and ability to manage multiple and often conflicting priorities.

The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.

About The University of Queensland (UQ)

For more than a century, UQ has educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver unparalleled teaching, learning and research excellence that creates positive change globally. 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

• Annual salary increases in line with our enterprise agreement

• 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

• On campus childcare options

• Cheap parking (from just $5 a day)

• Salary packaging options

Want to Apply? 

Should you wish to apply, please attach the following documents to your application:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section above 

• Resume 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Renee Bradford at [email protected] .

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close Tuesday, 16 January 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number – R-33201).

At UQ, our strength lies in our diverse colleagues. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion v, 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.