* Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
* Full-time, fixed-term position through to March 2027
* Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102, % Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
* Based at our Herston Campus
About This Opportunity
This role plays a key part in shaping an exceptional student experience within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. You will lead the planning and implementation of initiatives that enhance student engagement, foster connection, and create opportunities for students to grow beyond their program of study.
Working collaboratively across the Faculty and the broader University, your contribution will support an inclusive, vibrant learning environment where students are empowered to thrive, develop a sense of belonging, and make the most of their time at UQ.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Develop and implement faculty-wide student engagement strategies, processes, and guidelines for targeted cohorts.
* Plan, coordinate, and deliver student engagement activities, events, and orientation programs to address identified gaps.
* Support and scale recruitment, peer mentoring, volunteer, and leadership initiatives in collaboration with Faculty and School staff.
* Monitor, report on, and support engagement activities and enterprise systems (e.g. Chronus, Student Hub), including committee participation and compliance obligations.
This role is primarily based at the Herston Campus, with some duties undertaken at the St Lucia Campus.
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:
* Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
* 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
* Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, and a condensed fortnight.
* 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
* Career development opportunities -access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
* Salary packaging options
About You
* Relevant undergraduate qualification with subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
* Strong analytical, planning, organisational and project management skills.
* High-level written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports for diverse audiences.
* Well-developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
* High level of computer literacy, including data extraction and manipulation across multiple systems and software platforms.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team while effectively prioritising workload and meeting competing deadlines.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, criminal history and blue card 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.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Alecia James,
For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at, 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:
* Resume
* 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, particularly from Australia's First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact
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 Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week commencing 23rd February.