* 493631
* 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
* Academic Support Unit
* Administration / Admin Support
* L5 $80,236 - $90,420 +17% super
* Full-Time
* Academic Support Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
* Level 5, $80,236 - $90,420 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
* Full-time hrs per week), ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
Join our team and provide high-level administrative support across the Academic Support Unit, working in close partnership with schools to ensure the smooth delivery of academic programs and initiatives. A key focus will be coordinating Quality Teachers Practical Assessment (QTPA) and Masters Programs, supporting student progression, and assisting with school events. You'll collaborate with staff and stakeholders to provide informed advice and guidance, drawing on your strong knowledge of the University's structure, programs, policies, and operations. With your organisational skills and proactive approach, you'll play an important part in supporting academic delivery and enhancing the student experience.
You will
* Provide high-level support and advice across a broad range of administrative activities in support of the schools that contributes to the academic endeavours including progression of students through their programs, in particular support QTPA (Quality Teachers Practical Assessment);
* Provide support to school-based events;
* Enhance processes using a continuous improvement and best practice ethos; and
* Create an outstanding customer experience in line with the imperatives of the University strategic plan.
About you
You're an effective communicator with the ability to clearly explain processes and produce accurate, well-structured documents. Highly organised and adaptable, you manage multiple priorities and deadlines with confidence while working both independently and as part of a team. With strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, you remain resilient in times of change and bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to supporting colleagues.
You will possess:
* Completion of a degree, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education or training;
* Extensive experience providing customer-focussed administrative support, including:
* setup and manage complex scheduling scenarios
* excellent stakeholder management - the ability to respond to and liaise effectively, with the individual needs of students, staff and
* external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
* the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures
* Experience in organising and supporting events;
* Excellent computer literacy including the ability to use databases, Microsoft 365 applications such as Share Point, teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and the ability to learn new systems/packages/processes
UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC
Applications for this position close midnight, Thursday 18 September 2025.
Your completed application must include:
* a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Mrs Nicole Carnell
Manager, School Support – Academic Support Unit
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