Senior Officer – Future Students and Outreach

CQU Indigenous Engagement

. Support delivery of CQUniversity’s Future Students and Outreach Strategy .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRockhampton • AustraliaSenior💰 A$97,145 - A$104,626 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering engagement programs and initiatives that connect prospective students with higher education opportunities. Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects, manage operational resources, and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

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Program DevelopmentProject CoordinationStakeholder EngagementCommunity EngagementOperational Planning

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Hard Skills

Event CoordinationMarketingStudent EngagementCommunity OutreachBudget ManagementRisk ManagementInitiative DevelopmentCampaign DeliveryMeasurable OutcomesOperational Resource Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam SupportCommunicationPrioritizationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

National Police CheckWorking with Children Check

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationRegional QueenslandDiverse CommunitiesFirst Nations EngagementLow Socio-Economic Backgrounds

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support delivery of CQUniversity’s Future Students and Outreach Strategy
Connect prospective students with opportunities in higher education
Contribute to initiatives that encourage participation across regional Queensland
Coordinate and deliver school engagement programs, outreach events, campus experiences, and targeted future student initiatives across Central Queensland
Build and maintain productive relationships with schools, community organisations, and internal and external stakeholders
Provide guidance and support to team members
Contribute to projects that enhance CQUniversity’s presence within communities and support future students on their pathway to higher education

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 that achieve measurable outcomes
Experience in a marketing, education, engagement or related environment
Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects and events simultaneously, implement operational plans, and manage operational resources such as budgets and risk
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and contribute 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)
Satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable)
Must hold the full rights to work in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
5.4 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
7.25 hours engaged service leave
Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport