Careers at UniSC

• Academic Support Unit, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 5, $80,236 - $90,420 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join us as an Administration Officer (Honours) and play a pivotal role in supporting Honours Supervisors, Coordinators, and Students across all Schools. You'll ensure seamless administrative operations, leveraging your deep understanding of the University's structure, programs, policies, and operations. Your expertise will be instrumental in efficiently coordinating processes and communications that enhance academic delivery. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our vibrant academic community while providing essential support that uplifts our students, showcases our institutional excellence to government and industry partners, and fosters meaningful connections within our community.

You will

• coordinate Honours and HDR processes across the university, providing trusted support to supervisors, coordinators and students;
• ensure processes run smoothly and in line with relevant university policies and procedures;
• look for opportunities to refine and improve the way we work, with a focus on best practice; and
• contribute to an outstanding experience for students and staff that reflects UniSC’s strategic goals and values.

About you

Our ideal candidate is someone who loves keeping things organised, enjoys working across lots of moving parts, and takes real pride in helping students succeed. You’re someone who spots the details others might miss, keeps timelines on track, and makes sure processes run smoothly from start to finish. Whether it’s coordinating presentations, managing funding or payments, supporting student progress, or fine-tuning admin systems, you bring a thoughtful, collaborative approach and a genuine interest in creating a great experience for everyone involved. You’re confident navigating policies, comfortable using digital tools, and you’re not afraid to suggest a smarter way of doing things. Most of all, you’re someone who thrives in a role where your work has a real impact on students and researchers, and that’s what drives you.

You will possess:

• A genuine commitment to creating a great experience for students, staff and partners through thoughtful, high-quality service
• Confidence working with data, with the ability to collate information, identify what matters and produce clear, useful reports
• Strong communication and people skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and interact professionally with a wide range of people
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines, work collaboratively in a team and operate independently when needed
• Sound judgement and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive matters, show initiative and maintain confidentiality
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes

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:  493224_position description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday 5 May 2025

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which 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

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:

Kylie Fletcher
School Support Officer
Telephone: 07 5456 5591
Email: kfletche@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

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.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. 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.