Careers at UniSC

• Marketing and Communications, UniSC Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie
• Level 5, $77,710 - $87,573 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed-term for 12 months

The Opportunity

You will focus on inspiring and supporting high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education. You will design and deliver workshops, presentations, and activities both on UniSC campuses and in schools, providing pathways advice, and fostering aspiration for university study. The role supports Regional Engagement Coordinators in building strong engagement programs with disadvantaged schools across the Fraser Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Moreton Bay regions, promoting education as a pathway to personal and academic success.

For more information on Marketing and Communications, please visit us online.

You will

• coordinate and assist in the delivery of a range of high school workshops and programs focused on the skill development, career development and tertiary pathways;
• provide advice on university pathways and opportunities to high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds;
• plan, coordinate and assist in the delivery of a series of educational workshops focused on career development and tertiary pathways for secondary school students; and
• measure the effectiveness of Widening Participation programs and activities.

About you

Your strong presenting and interpersonal skills, coupled with high-level public speaking and written communication abilities, will make you highly effective in this role. You bring excellent organisational, administrative, and program/event management capabilities to ensure the smooth delivery of workshops and activities. Additionally, your ability to exercise sound judgment and engage confidently and sensitively with people from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds further enhances your suitability for this position.

You will possess:

• the successful candidate will hold a relevant degree, or possess an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education/training;
• ability to exercise sound judgement in dealing confidently and sensitively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including disadvantaged;
• experience delivering engagement or marketing communication with prospective students; and
• experience working with secondary schools.

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:  6427 Program Officer Emerge L5

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 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, Thursday, 16 January 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:

Peter Lavercombe
Senior Engagement Coordinator, Widening Participation
Telephone: 07 5459 4668
Email: plavercombe@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.