Senior International Engagement Officer

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.