Careers at UniSC

• Marketing and Communications | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 4, $76,275 - $80,218 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a highly capable administration professional to play a central role in supporting the operations of UniSC’s Marketing and Communications team. This position is integral to the smooth running of a large and diverse function, providing consistent, high-quality administrative and coordination support across the department. You will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, and act as a key point of support to ensure priorities are managed effectively and day-to-day operations run seamlessly.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment where no two days are the same. Success in this role will come from your ability to adapt your approach depending on who you are supporting and what is required, while maintaining a high level of organisation, attention to detail, and professionalism. The role offers an opportunity to build a strong career in administration and operational support within a complex organisation, contributing to the effectiveness of the Marketing and Communications function through proactive, solutions-focused support.

You will

• provide high-level administrative support across the Marketing and Communications team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations;
• act as a key point of coordination for the department, supporting communication, workflow and team effectiveness;
• deliver tailored administrative support to a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, adjusting your approach based on needs and priorities; and
• support planning and coordination activities across the team, including meetings, documentation, and internal processes

About you

You are an experienced and highly organised administrator who thrives in a dynamic environment, supporting a broad range of stakeholders. You bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach and take pride in ensuring operations run smoothly behind the scenes. Confident working with senior leaders, you are comfortable managing competing priorities, anticipating needs, and exercising sound judgement. You demonstrate a high level of professionalism, adaptability, and discretion, with the ability to tailor your support to meet varying stakeholder and organisational requirements.

You will possess:

• Experience in an administrative or coordination role, ideally within a large or complex organisation
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to provide tailored administrative support across a diverse team
• High level of attention to detail and strong problem-solving capability
• Strong digital literacy, including Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint), and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Flexibility to travel between UniSC campuses throughout the year and work varied hours, including after-hours and weekends, as required.

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: 494282_Administration Assistant

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, Sunday 17 May 2026.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, noting your application will be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description. There will be opportunity within the application form to also include supporting documentation should you wish.

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:

Emma Rahui
Manager, Events and Partnerships – Marketing and Communications
Telephone: 07 5456 4735
Email: erahui@usc.edu.au

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We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the latest Good Universities Guide, UniSC has five‑star ratings in key areas including teaching quality, overall educational experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, and student support, ranking us among the top public universities nationally for student satisfaction.

Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 fields ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings. Globally, UniSC is now placed in the top 501–600 institutions in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and ranks first in Queensland in sustainability impact, reflecting the quality, relevance, and societal impact of our work.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.