Coordinator, Transition and Belonging Programs

About the role

The University of Queensland is looking for a Coordinator, Transition and Belonging Programs, based at its St Lucia Campus. This is a full-time, permanent position with a HEW Level 6 base salary of $97,269 to $104,349 plus 17% superannuation. You will coordinate and deliver inclusive initiatives that help students transition to university, connect with peers and communities and build a strong sense of belonging, working with students, staff, student organisations and partners.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning, delivery and evaluation of Orientation, transition, belonging and student engagement programs.
• Create opportunities for peer connection and participation, with a focus on diverse student cohorts.
• Support student ambassadors and other student leaders in delivering activities, events, peer support and engagement opportunities.
• Build relationships across the University and use program outcomes, participation trends and student feedback to improve programs.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree plus relevant experience in student engagement, student success, transition programs, community development or a related field in higher education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating programs, projects and initiatives that enhance student transition, belonging, engagement and success.
• Experience supporting, coordinating and developing student ambassadors, volunteers, peer leaders or student staff.
• Ability to collect, analyse and report on program data, student feedback and participation trends.
• Strong organisational, project coordination and problem-solving skills, and an understanding of contemporary transition, engagement and belonging practices in higher education.
• Unrestricted work rights in Australia; employer-sponsored work rights are not available.

What we offer

• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental and primary care leave.
• 17% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare and affordable parking.
• Salary packaging.

Applications close 16 November 2026. Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter through the University's Talent Acquisition team, citing the job reference number in the subject line; email applications are not accepted. Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks.