Senior International Engagement Officer at The University of Queensland

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

111686.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

International Recruitment, Marketing, Business, Project Management, Event Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Digital Tools, Credit Assessments, Articulation Agreements, Student Mobility Programs, Recruitment Strategies, Collaboration, Cultural Awareness, Judgement

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Faculty of Science This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $102,565 - $111,686 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. Lead the Faculty of Science's global reach, driving student mobility programs and fostering strong relationships with international partners. This dynamic role offers the chance to manage strategy and deliver high-impact initiatives that shape the experience of our international student cohorts. Based at our St Lucia campus About This Opportunity Join the Faculty of Science as a Senior International Engagement Officer and play a key role in shaping the experience of our international students. You will manage student mobility programs, support international agreements, and foster strong relationships with partner universities, recruitment agents, students, and alumni. Working within a high-performing team, contribute to regional strategy, drive enrolment outcomes, and help deliver innovative initiatives that connect global talent with our faculty. Key responsibilities will include: International Partnerships & Student Programs Manage credit assessments, study plans, and academic progress to support articulation cohort’s student success. Coordinate international agreement renewals and contribute to developing new partnerships and articulation pathways. Lead outbound student mobility programs, including logistics, compliance, and student support. Design and deliver virtual and in-country engagement initiatives for incoming articulation cohort students. Recruitment, Engagement & Events Develop and implement recruitment strategies in key international markets. Support university partners and agents to promote articulation pathways and priority programs. Plan and deliver student-focused events, including offer conversion events, welcome programs and program information sessions. Provide ongoing advisory support to international cohort students. Monitoring, Reporting & Collaboration Monitor cohort’s student intake, program performance, and budgets while contributing to strategy evaluation. Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Support a collaborative, high-performing team and faculty priorities. Please note the role may involve interstate or international travel, and occasional after-hours work. About You Tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience in international recruitment, marketing, business, or related discipline. Extensive experience with credit assessments, articulation agreements, study plans, and international student mobility programs (e.g., New Colombo Plan). Proven ability to develop and manage international partnerships, recruitment strategies, and conversion activities onshore and offshore. Strong project management, administrative, and event coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse cultural and organisational contexts. Collaborative, flexible, and results-focused, with sound judgement and initiative. Proficiency in digital tools including event management software, email marketing platforms and databases. Language skills relevant to priority markets are highly desirable. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. 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: 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. Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section Resume For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Grace Li via grace.li@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Applications close 13 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-56596). 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 talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments. If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Responsibilities

Manage student mobility programs and foster relationships with international partners. Contribute to regional strategy and drive enrollment outcomes for international students.