Senior Officer, Future Students and Outreach

About the role

CQUniversity Rockhampton, within the Global Brand and Marketing Directorate, is looking for an experienced engagement professional to support its Future Students and Outreach Strategy. The Senior Officer will help connect prospective students with higher education opportunities and contribute to initiatives that encourage participation across regional Queensland. The role supports engagement and outreach across Central Queensland.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver school engagement programs, outreach events, campus experiences and targeted future student initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, community organisations and internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Contribute to projects that strengthen CQUniversity's presence in communities and support students on their pathway to higher education.

Required profile

• A relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience, or extensive experience and specialist expertise in marketing, student engagement, community engagement, education or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering engagement programs, initiatives, events or campaigns with measurable outcomes.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and events at once, managing competing priorities and contributing to operational planning.
• Experience engaging with school-aged students and diverse or underrepresented communities, including people from low socio-economic backgrounds, First Nations people and rural and remote areas (desirable).
• Full right to work in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available.

What we offer

• Total remuneration of $114,962 to $123,815 per year, including salary of $97,145 to $104,626 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to join a superfund.
• 5.4 weeks annual leave, plus 3 working days at Christmas and New Year closure.
• 10 days personal/sick leave and 5 days carer's leave.
• Paid parental leave of up to 26 weeks (six months).
• Engaged service leave of 7.25 hours, access to an Employee Assistance Program and a Fitness Passport.

The appointment is contingent on identifiable external funding and is subject to pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or a Working with Children Check. Applications close on 17 November 2026; candidates should submit a CV and a 1-2 page cover letter.