Careers at UniSC

• Marketing and Communications | UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
• Level 6, $95,986- $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Part-time (29 hours per week), fixed term appointment until March 2027

The Opportunity

Join UniSC’s Marketing and Communications team in a rewarding role supporting access to higher education for Māori and Pasifika students. As Program Coordinator, Pasifika Engagement, you will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of UniSC’s Pasifika High School Study Support Program and related initiatives.

Working under the broad direction of the Manager, Widening Participation Engagement, you will coordinate culturally responsive programs that support student aspirations, provide pathways advice, and strengthen engagement with schools, families, and communities. This is a dynamic, community-focused role where your work will directly contribute to widening participation, student success, and UniSC’s commitment to equity and inclusion.

Please note: This role requires frequent travel between UniSC campuses and external locations. Flexibility in work hours, including after-hours and weekend work, will be required.

You will

• lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of culturally responsive Pasifika engagement programs, including mentoring, study support, and cultural activities;
• provide advice and support to Māori and Pasifika high school students and families on senior schooling pathways, ATAR/non-ATAR options, and university prerequisites; and
• build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, community groups, families, and leaders to foster tertiary aspirations and sustainable pathways to higher education.

About you

You bring experience working with Māori and/or Pasifika communities and have a strong understanding of culturally responsive engagement practices. You are confident providing pathways advice to students and families and are passionate about supporting access to higher education.

You are highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities, with demonstrated experience delivering programs and working with diverse stakeholders. A strong communicator, you are comfortable facilitating workshops, presenting to groups, and building trusted relationships across community and education settings.

You will possess:

• A relevant degree with subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience;
• Demonstrated experience working with Māori and/or Pasifika communities, including understanding of cultural protocols and values;
• Strong program and project management skills, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills;
• Experience providing advice on senior secondary pathways and/or career development (desirable); and
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and deliver measurable outcomes.

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: Program Officer, Pasifika Engagement

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 19 April 2026.  

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

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:

Peter Lavercombe
Manager, Widening Participation Engagement – Marketing and Communications
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 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 fields ranked well above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, demonstrating outstanding performance across key disciplines. At UniSC, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational landscape and contribute to shaping the future for generations to come.

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.