Senior Coordinator, Domestic Admissions

• Join UQ’s Domestic Admissions team
• Use your admissions expertise to shape high-quality, responsive services

• Full-time, permanent with base salary in the range of $106,709.01 - $116,198.52 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)

• Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus.

About This Opportunity 

Following internal progression, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join UQ as Senior Coordinator, Domestic Admissions. Take the lead in delivering high-quality domestic admissions services, guiding a close-knit team supporting domestic undergraduate and postgraduate admissions and the Enhanced Studies Program. Combining people leadership with admissions expertise, you will provide authoritative advice, strengthen stakeholder partnerships and help shape efficient, responsive services that meet current and emerging needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, coach and develop a team to deliver accurate, timely and service-focused admissions support.
• Plan and coordinate domestic admissions administration, balancing operational priorities, service standards and peak-period demands.
• Interpret and provide authoritative advice on admissions policy, procedures and relevant legislation, supporting the resolution of complex matters.
• Build productive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders across the University.
• Use analytical thinking and a strong understanding of current processes to identify and implement service, digital and business improvement opportunities.
• Monitor performance, manage risk and contribute to reviews of admissions policies, practices and service delivery.

About You  

• A degree with at least four years of relevant admissions experience in a tertiary environment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and higher education experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and supporting staff in a high-volume, service-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policy, procedures and relevant requirements to complex matters.
• Highly developed organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and limited direction.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capability, including experience improving business processes through digitalisation or automation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to provide authoritative advice and manage differing expectations.
• High digital literacy and the ability to rapidly acquire detailed knowledge of UQ academic, student and administrative policies and systems.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Mark Ewen on m.ewen@uq.edu.au For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section. Please note that applications received via email will not be accepted.

Other Information 

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.

Applications close Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-70631). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled in the week commencing Monday 7 December 2026.

Acknowledgment of Country:

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.

Why Choose UQ?

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.

Career Development and Support:

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.

Diverse and Inclusive Community:

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.

Join the UQ Community:

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.