Academic Success Officer (Identified position)
- Indigenous Services | UniSC Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay
- Level 5, $82,843 - $93,358 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment
The Opportunity
Join the Buranga Centre and make a real impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success. In this role, you’ll provide tailored advice, support, and engagement to students across campuses, working closely with Schools and Student Services to enhance the student experience. You’ll monitor student progress, address operational objectives, and contribute to positive academic outcomes, helping create a supportive and empowering environment where students can thrive.
For more information, please visit us online: Indigenous Services
The University of the Sunshine Coast considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and the filling of this position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).
The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
You will
- To enhance students' success via the provision of quality, highly developed student services that improve the student experience;
- To engage students in university life through activities and advice that enhance their well-being; and
- To provide local advice and assistance to improve learning outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
About you
You are an experienced professional with a track record supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout their academic journey. You communicate confidently, build positive relationships, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Highly organised, you can prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality while using initiative and sound judgment. You are passionate about developing and delivering initiatives that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to succeed and thrive in their educational endeavours.
You will possess:
- Completion of a degree or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education / training;
- Extensive experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students supporting their academic journey across the university;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the Buranga Centre and promote its services as a key support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success across the University;
- Demonstrated ability to support the development and delivery of activities and initiatives that empower Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to succeed in their educational endeavours; and
- An understanding of the Australian Higher Education sector.
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position description: 
494310 - Academic Success Officer.pdf
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, Tuesday 14 April 2026.
Your completed application must include:
- a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained 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-careers@usc.edu.au
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:
Nicole Elies
Academic Success Coordinator, Indigenous Services
Telephone: 07 5456 5657
Email: nelies@usc.edu.au
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- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
