Careers at UniSC

• International | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 6, $92,964 - $100,603 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), Ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

Join UniSC and help drive global learning opportunities! In this dynamic role, you'll lead strategic planning, promotion, and communication to boost participation in international programs. You'll provide end-to-end support for staff and students, from pre-departure to re-entry, while managing grants, ensuring quality assurance, and enhancing policies. Strong stakeholder relationships, compliance oversight, and risk management will be key, along with delivering training on UniSC’s learning abroad systems. If you're passionate about international education and student success, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note - This role requires occasional non-standard working hours, potential restrictions on recreational leave during peak periods, and may involve occasional domestic and international travel.

For more information, please visit us online: International

You will

• actively contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of UniSC’s Global Learning Strategy, ensuring it aligns with the university’s overall goals and responds to emerging trends in global education;
• proactively promote UniSC’s global learning opportunities through a range of channels, leading to increased participation rates. This includes effective communication, relationship management, and the administration of grants; and
• maintain high standards of quality assurance and compliance for policies, procedures, systems and frameworks related to learning abroad.

About you

You have a strong ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, fostering collaboration and engagement. With excellent analytical skills, you accurately record and interpret data to produce insightful reports. Highly self-motivated, you work both independently and as part of a team, using initiative, problem-solving, and time management to navigate complex tasks with minimal supervision. Your proactive and adaptable approach ensures efficiency and success in dynamic environments.

You will possess:

• completion of a relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in a highly relevant fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
• proven ability to effectively promote student centred programs through various channels, with strong communication skills to engage diverse audiences and increase participation rates.
• experience in providing support services aligned to the various phases of global learning programs – pre-departure, on-program, and re-entry.
• Knowledge and experience in effectively managing risk and compliance obligations and in developing and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Personal or professional experience in the learning abroad sector and/or previous study/work abroad.

Desirable

• Experience and expertise in using, maintaining and optimising a learning abroad system.
• Experience in managing the administration of government grants.

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:  493177 - Global Learning 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, Sunday 13 April 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

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:

Kali Small
Manager, Global Learning and Partnerships
Email: ksmall1@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.