Careers at UniSC

• Graduate Research School, Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 7, $99,285- $108,534 p.a. pro rata, plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Fractional (50%), fixed-term appointment until 19 December 2025

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in leading the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of integrated processes for HDR admissions, scholarships, and industry engagement. You will ensure the efficient and accurate delivery of these processes, while providing leadership and training to the Graduate Research School Officer and Administrator. You will ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislation, and deliver precise, timely information to stakeholders to foster a positive experience.

For more information on the Graduate Research School, please visit us online: Graduate Research School  

You will:

• ensure timely and accurate entry of student data, coordinate data integrity activities, identify suitable reporting metrics and prepare reports for the Dean, Graduate Research and relevant committees as required to support strategic and operational planning;
• monitor relevant legislation and independently develop, review, maintain and interpret policies and procedures in relation to HDR admissions, scholarships and industry engagement, and provide timely expert advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders including HDR Coordinators, supervisors current and prospective students, and industry partners;
• apply university complaints processes to support the timely resolution of grievances or complaints that arise through HDR admissions, scholarships or industry engagement processes, including during industry research participation;
• develop and deliver promotional materials, workshops, training opportunities for students, staff and external stakeholders including contributing to HDR Induction sessions; and
• maintain relevant content on online platforms.

About you

Your outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills enable you to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders. You possess strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of effectively managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines. Additionally, you excel at identifying partnership opportunities, exercising sound judgment, developing innovative solutions, and maintaining confidentiality in all matters.

To be successful you will possess:

• completion of a relevant degree and extensive relevant experience in coordinating admissions, scholarships and/or grants processes, related stakeholder engagement and/or recruitment activities or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and/or training;
• strong relationship management skills and the proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse range of people, stakeholders, and groups in complex organisational structures;
• demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant government legislative instruments (including monitoring for changes) and university policy and procedures (including maintenance); and
• demonstrated experience in successful project coordination, including change management, monitoring, evaluation, and associated reporting (e.g. delivering improvement projects to schedule and assessing their effectiveness).

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:  6593 HDR Partnerships, Scholarships and Admissions Coordinator.pdf

To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

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

Applications for this position close midnight, Monday, 4 November 2024.

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

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:

Lyndal Viney
Senior Manager, Operations
Telephone: 07 5459 4526
Email: lviney@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.

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. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

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 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.