* Part-time (80%), permanent position
* Base salary will be in the range $91,658 - $98,330 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
* Based at our Bundaberg Hospital campus
About This Opportunity
As the Senior Administration and Engagement Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in the success and visibility of the Wide Bay Rural Clinical School, located in beautiful Bundaberg.
As a key business partner, you will coordinate a wide range of marketing initiatives and engagement activities that directly support the Medical Pathway and the Regional Training Hub. From organising events that inspire future medical professionals, to supporting current students and junior doctors, your work will enhance both the educational experience and the school’s connection to its community.
You’ll be a key driver of stakeholder engagement—bringing people together, strengthening partnerships, and representing the school in ways that leave a lasting impression. Your contribution will help shape the future of healthcare in rural and regional Australia.
Key responsibilities will include:
o Plan, coordinate, and deliver community-focused events and engagement activities, including workshops and outreach programs that respond to local needs, support the Medical Pathway, and foster meaningful connections with students, junior doctors, and stakeholders.
o Manage stakeholder relationships and provide high-quality customer service, working collaboratively with community members, external partners, service providers, and internal UQ teams to ensure events and services align with RCU policies and goals.
o Lead marketing and communications efforts, including website updates, social media campaigns, newsletters, and other promotional materials to enhance visibility and engagement across all internal and external activities.
o Oversee end-to-end project and event management, including design, planning, funding proposals, on-site coordination, evaluation, and reporting—demonstrating sound judgment, initiative, and confidentiality in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
For a full position description, please contact talent@uq.edu.au
About UQ
As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
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:
o Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
o 17% superannuation contributions
o 17.5% annual leave loading
o Access to flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave.
o 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
o UQ Study for Staff
o Free Car Parking
o Salary packaging options
About You
o Relevant degree with four years’ experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or professional experience in administration or project coordination.
o Strong community and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships, understand diverse needs, and translate strategy into action.
o Proven experience in administration, scheduling, and coordinating events or projects from planning through to evaluation.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook Calendars, Eventbrite, and Adobe Creative Suite.
o Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and report on data to support decision-making and engagement outcomes.
o Commitment to working in rural or regional Australia; experience in the university or a large, complex organisation is highly regarded.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check.
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.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelli Watkins on (07) 4130 1901, kelli.watkins@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:
o Resume
o A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section
Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au .
Other Information
UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 13th July 2025, at 11.00pm AEST (R-52459). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday 23rd July.
Part-time