Careers at UniSC

• Marketing and Communications | UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level 5, $80,236 - $90,420 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hrs p/w), fixed-term appointment until late March 2027

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in inspiring high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds by coordinating and delivering an engaging suite of workshops, programs and activities. Drawing on your confident presentation skills and natural ability to connect with young people, you’ll deliver impactful sessions in schools and on UniSC campuses, sparking aspiration for further study and providing clear, accessible pathways advice. You’ll also work closely with our Regional Engagement Coordinators to build a vibrant, meaningful program of outreach across, the Fraser Coast, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions.

You will

• Assume responsibility for the coordination and assist in the delivery of a range of high school workshops and programs focused on the skill development, career development and tertiary pathways; and
• Provide advice on university pathways and opportunities to high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

About you

You’re a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build genuine connections with young people and stakeholders alike. You bring high-level public speaking and written communication abilities, enabling you to deliver engaging presentations and clear, impactful messaging. Organised and reliable, you manage programs, events and administration with ease, keeping activities running smoothly. Above all, you use sound judgement and interact with sensitivity, confidence and respect when working with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those experiencing disadvantage.

You will possess:

• The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree, or possess an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education/training.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and liaison and skills.
• High-level public speaking and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative/program and event management skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in dealing confidently and sensitively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including disadvantaged.

Desirable

• Experience delivering engagement or marketing communication with prospective students.
• Experience working with secondary schools.

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:  494010 - Program Officer Emerge.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 the Careers at UniSC website.

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 11 January 2026.

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
Manager, Widening Participation Engagement – Marketing and Communications
Telephone: + 61 7 5459 4668
Email: plavercombe@usc.edu.au

Please note that the University will be closed for the Christmas period from 25 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Any queries received during this time will be triaged and responded to from Monday, 5 January 2026.

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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. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence 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.