Senior Engagement Officer – S25 Identified Role

• Outreach and Engagement Team
• Play a key role in promoting pathways to higher education for Indigenous students.
• Full-time, Permanent with Base salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 06)
• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement, to engage effectively with Indigenous students and communities, drawing on lived cultural knowledge and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus.

Acknowledgement of Country

The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.

About This Opportunity 

The Senior Engagement Officer plays a pivotal role in advancing the ATSIS Unit’s commitment to increasing the recruitment, retention and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at UQ. In this impactful role, you will inspire the next generation by promoting UQ as a university of choice, delivering engaging outreach programs and working closely with schools, communities and prospective students.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Plan and deliver engagement activities, events and communications that promote pathways to higher education.
• Coordinate communications, logistics and delivery of engagement programs and outreach initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to prospective students and participants in the InspireU Scholars program.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet.

About UQ

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

As part of our team, you'll have access to cultural leave, allowing you to maintain and celebrate your cultural responsibilities. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with vibrant staff networks, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. Be part of an organisation that respects and champions Indigenous voices, your journey starts here!

Our Commitment

UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ learning, discovery and engagement. The University’s Strategic Plan outlines strategies aimed at increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, which are supported through the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy. Here in Australia, we especially want to play a leading role in reconciliation as advocates with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

At a national level, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we will embed reconciliation across the University’s operations to activate our ‘Stretch’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

About You

Genuine Occupational Requirement: The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role; it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

• Strong cultural capability and the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of secondary and tertiary education pathways and factors impacting Indigenous student participation and success.
• Experience delivering programs, events or engagement activities that support student outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and engage with students, schools, parents and community groups.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate activities successfully.
• A current and unrestricted driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check and blue card check.

If you’re relocating for this opportunity, we may support you with a relocation support package. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kerry Maloney on [email protected].

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (R-63164) in the subject line.

Want to Apply? 

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
• Resume

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Your cultural identity will be respected, valued, and embraced in this role.

Applications close Friday 24 April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-63164).

Please note that Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week of  30 April 2026.