Careers at UniSC

• Academic Support Unit | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 6, $90,038 - $97,437 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• X2 Full-time (36.25 hrs per week), ongoing appointments available

The Opportunity

Play a key role in shaping academic excellence as an Accreditation Coordinator! You'll foster strong relationships and provide expert advice to program development teams, ensuring alignment with UniSC’s policies and external accreditation requirements. With a focus on program planning, compliance, and quality assurance, you'll support governance and uphold the University’s Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum Framework. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high academic standards, we’d love to hear from you!

You will

• act as the primary contact for internal and external accreditation activities by building partnerships with academic and administrative leaders, professional staff, central units, and external accrediting bodies;
• provide specialist advice and high-level guidance to school program development teams, aligning accreditation expectations with the University’s Learning and Teaching and Curriculum Framework. Ensure that all processes adhere to UniSC’s policies and procedures to uphold the quality of academic programs;
• organise and provide secretariat support for committees, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure efficient communication and reporting; and
• enhance processes using a continuous improvement and best practice ethos and create an outstanding customer experience in line with the imperatives of the University strategic plan.

About you

You excel in problem-solving and conceptual thinking, adept at developing creative solutions while maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgement. Your proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite—including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, OneNote, and OneDrive—enables you to quickly learn new systems and processes. Adaptable and thriving in dynamic environments, you work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Please note, while this role is primarily based at UniSC's Sunshine Coast campus, occasional travel to other UniSC campuses may be required to support administrative needs. Therefore, flexibility and a current driver's license are essential.

You will possess:

• Completion of a degree with subsequent experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and / or education or training;
• Knowledge and understanding of university administration, including the broad range of Government and University legislation, policies and procedures associated with Accreditation;
• Ability to analyse, interpret and apply relevant legislation and policy, applying solid judgement to assess risk and make decisions, assessments or recommendations within a complex environment;
• Demonstrated organisational and interpersonal skills, including cultural awareness, to enable effective liaison with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at a variety of levels, along with the ability to handle multiple-tasks and competing deadlines simultaneously, and work as an effective team member and autonomously;
• Ability to contribute to and lead aspects of digital reporting including preparation of reports, proposals, electronic repositories, and governance submissions; and
• Current open driver’s license.

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:  493051 - Senior Accreditation Support 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, Wednesday 26 February 2025.

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:

Michelle Marie-Lillian
Team Leader, School Accreditation Support
Telephone: 07 5456 3885
Email: mmarielillian@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.