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School Engagement Officer, TC Beirne School of LawApplyLocation: St Lucia CampusTime Type: Full timePosted on: Posted 10 Days AgoJob Requisition ID: R-47951TC Beirne School of Law in the Business, Economics and Law Faculty, UQFull-time (100%), permanent positionBase salary will be in the range $80,523.29 - $89,505.38 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)Based at our vibrant St Lucia CampusAbout This OpportunityBased in the School of Law, within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL), you will be responsible for designing and delivering a range of initiatives that support engagement and promote research, with staff, students, alumni and a range of external stakeholders.Key responsibilities will include:Liaison with staff, students, alumni and external stakeholders to support the planning and implementation of school engagement activities.Coordinate activities and events that enhance the student experience and deepen learning.Coordinate academic workshops and conferences that support and promote the school’s research.Coordinate the production of collateral in support of scholarships, prizes, program projects and events.Create and publish a range of internal content required for the promotion of school activities, initiatives and program that may be used for news, events and school websites.Promote greater awareness of, and engagement with, the school’s, through management of their websites and social media channels.Liaise with BEL Marketing and Engagement, BEL Advancement and UQ Marketing and Communications teams in the delivery of complex high-profile events, and in the design and production of marketing content, digital assets and bespoke collateral.Ensure smooth daily operations by managing administrative tasks efficiently and adhering to financial policies and relevant approval processes, while striving for continuous improvement.Undertake other duties consistent with the above as may be required from time to time.Some event-related travel may be required from time to time, with flexibility to work outside normal business hours.About the School of LawThe TC Beirne School of Law is the oldest and most prestigious law school of this type in Australia with 51 full-time academic staff members who are widely published internationally and have extensive research backgrounds. The School has 13 professional staff who provide professional, technical and administrative support.The School’s talented and committed researchers and educators include national and international scholars, distinguished alumni and leaders of the legal profession who are recognised for their research and teaching excellence both nationally and internationally. The School is known for its high-quality undergraduate teaching, postgraduate coursework and its Higher Research degree program.With The University of Queensland ranked 40th in the world in the 2025 QS World University Rankings, the School offers students a premier legal education through small group teaching complemented by a comprehensive co-curricular program.The School attracts the best and brightest students from Australia and abroad through its competitive entry requirements. It cultivates exceptional legal thinkers and leaders who use their discipline, ingenuity and initiative to change and enrich the world.The School’s home, the west wing of the Forgan Smith building, recently underwent an exciting re-imagination and refurbishment to ensure future generations of UQ law students will continue to enjoy the highest quality and most relevant legal educational experience. Today, the School boasts world-class state-of-the-art facilities, including one of Queensland’s largest law libraries and a range of collaborative meeting spaces for staff and students.Further information on the TC Beirne School of Law’s academic programs, research groups and staff profiles, is available on the School’s website at UQAs 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:Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave17% superannuation contributions17.5% annual leave loadingAccess to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnightHealth 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 familyUQ Study for StaffOn campus childcare optionsAffordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)Salary packaging optionsAbout YouYou will require effective administration, coordination and interpersonal communication skills, effective organisational and time management skills and be committed to providing a high level of customer service.A degree or diploma with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.An understanding of event management principles and/or social media engagement strategies or the capacity to rapidly acquire this knowledge.A commitment to customer service with experience in stakeholder engagement and internal service provision.Demonstrated competency in high level written, oral and interpersonal communication and negotiation.Proven experience in effective and positive communication and the ability to utilise these skills to improve work processes in challenging situations.Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite 365 and the ability to learn software that supports events and engagement activities.Proven capacity to prioritise work across multiple projects often with conflicting deadlines.Be able to exercise initiative and judgement as appropriate.Commitment to upholding the University’s values, and with the outstanding personal qualities of openness, respectfulness and integrity.A current Queensland drivers licence and flexibility to undertake event-related travel and/or to work outside standard business hours from time to time.The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, etc.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.Questions?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Dony Rodriguez – application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ sectionResumeOther InformationUQ 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 for accessibility support or adjustments.Applications close 20 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-47951).Please note applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be contacted and interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early. #J-18808-Ljbffr