Student Engagement Officer

• $76,825 to $86,652
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Gardens Point (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24049
• Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis, ending: 17.09.2024, Gardens Point campus
• Remuneration: $90,916 to $102,545 pa (HEW5) (inclusive of an annual salary range of $76,825 to $86,652 pa, 17% superannuation, and leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current staff members of QUT who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people who are not QUT staff are also eligible and encouraged to apply. Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Student Engagement Officer to join HiQ, Student Services and Wellbeing, Administrative Division.

The Student Engagement Officer will provide assistance across student engagement programs including financial, and operational management of the Student Grants and Development Office (SGDO), organising events and providing administrative and logistical support for student engagement initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with other members of the Service Improvement and Student Engagement team liaising with students, staff, faculties and community organisations to deliver a range of student engagement initiatives.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a ‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Student Engagement and Sport has a student centric approach to the holistic and transformative development of QUT students. We foster authentic, vibrant and inclusive communities by empowering student curiosity, creativity and citizenship. As part of a broader student success and retention strategy at QUT, the Student Engagement and Sport (SES) team is responsible for delivering co-curricular programs that further build QUT’s sense of community and support students to develop their professional profiles, networks and employability. Programs are delivered through meaningful partnerships with students which include; – Orientation and Transitions – Campus Life – QUT Connect, and Diversity & Inclusion – Student Grants and Development – QUT Sport & Elite Athlete – College of Excellence – Campus wide events, international festivals and cultural events. SES programs and activities are designed to build a culture of connectedness, a more vibrant campus and personal and professional capabilities. They provide leadership and development opportunities for students alongside the formal curriculum, to deepen student engagement, and enhance the overall QUT student experience..

What you need to succeed

Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to a degree in a relevant area.

Demonstrated experience in managing the financial management and accountability of small organisations or projects.

Demonstrated experience in project and event management with the ability to complete tasks within established timeframes and budgets with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, preferably in a student environment.

Well-developed interpersonal and facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups among staff, students and external stakeholders.

Well-developed planning and organising skills with demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work activities to meet competing deadlines and to achieve positive work outcomes in a client focused environment.

Well-developed written communication skills with demonstrated ability to write materials for target audiences within designated timeframes.

Life at QUT

We’re committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation.
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
• Leave loading of 17.5%.
• Purchased Leave Scheme – up to 8 extra weeks.
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths.
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 29-Jan-2024

Applications Close: 12-Feb-2024 at 11.30pm

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