Senior Student Experience Officer

UQ College

Senior Student Experience Officer enhancing student life at the University of Queensland's Gatton Campus. Coordinating orientation, belonging programs, student communications and experience data initiatives.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeGatton • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSenior💰 A$97,269 - A$104,349 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and coordinating student experience programs, with strong analytical skills for data collection and reporting. Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse student cohorts and university stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event PlanningData AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsOrganisational SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationData ReportingDocument DraftingComputer LiteracyAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

InitiativeCollaborationRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationStudent ExperienceCampus ConnectionOperational PlanningContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver student experience events and programs supporting transition, orientation and belonging
Plan, obtain approvals for, set up, pack down and evaluate student experience events and programs
Build relationships with students, staff and University stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance student experience and campus connection
Communicate with current and commencing students through email, social media, phone and face-to-face engagement
Collect, analyse and report on student experience data
Contribute to continuous improvement, operational planning and development of future initiatives
Work with academic and professional staff, residential colleges, schools and central student services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completion of a bachelor degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Experience designing and coordinating projects to improve student experience in higher education or equivalent transferable skills
Ability to work with diverse student cohorts
Strong interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with students and senior staff
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to take initiative and work cooperatively and collaboratively
Ability to analyse data, develop reports, draft documents and integrate information from varied sources accurately and promptly
High level of computer literacy and ability to learn new programs quickly
Unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment
Employer-sponsored work rights are not available
Pre-employment checks may include right-to-work verification, criminal history checks, Blue Card checks, and integrity and conduct checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free parking and intercampus bus
On campus childcare, medical clinic, and post office
Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Health and wellness discounts, including fitness passport access
Free yearly flu vaccinations
Discounted health insurance
Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
Career development opportunities
Access to exclusive internal-only vacancies
Study for Staff program
25% discount on eligible UQ Vets services
Access to the $4.1 million UQ Sports facility
Flexible working arrangements