Partnership Officer
Reference number: 26359
Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
Remuneration: $95,981 to $108,257 pa (HEW5) (inclusive of $81,105 to $91,478 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Partnership Officer to join Office of the Deputy Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice.
The Partnership Officer is organisationally positioned in the Faculty Specialist Student Support team and provides a range of administrative duties which encompasses the organisation and administration of Professional Experience and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements within the Faculty. The Partnership Officer is the first point of contact for students, university staff and external stakeholders, and is expected to provide an exceptional standard of professional client service. The position supports the placement of students in a wide range of engagements and works collaboratively with staff in the Faculty and relevant Divisions across QUT who are directly involved in Professional Experience and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements.
We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.
The Faculty’s purpose is to create inclusive, ethical and sustainable change for a just world. We do this through collaborations within thriving interdisciplinary and diverse communities that connect our teaching, learning and research to deliver real world change. With an intersection of creativity, education and social justice combined with QUT’s overall focus on technology the Faculty has strong ties to government and industry which provides our courses with a real- world focus.
What you need to succeed
- Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to completion of a degree.
- Demonstrated highly-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders and maintain confidentiality as required.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, manage time and high volume tasks efficiently, and meet tight deadlines within the context of competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team and to contribute positively to a work environment focussed on high-quality, high-volume output.
- Ability to interpret rules, policies and procedures with a high degree of accuracy.
- Demonstrated high level written communication skills including the ability to draft correspondence with a high degree of accuracy.
- Demonstrated digital literacy including the ability to use Microsoft Office and corporate systems to input, access, extract and interpret data.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.
Life at QUT
We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:
- A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
- Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
- Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
- Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
- Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
- Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
- Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
- Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
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Belong at QUT
We are guided by our values of Ambition, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Academic Freedom and our QUT Connections in our mission to inspire and shape the next generation of change-makers.
As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.
We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.
At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—it's celebrated. See our commitment
How to Apply
Discover the possibilities that await with a career at QUT. If you're ready to embark on a journey of innovation and opportunity, we're excited to meet you.
Find out more about this position and submit your application by clicking 'Apply' or the link below.
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Job opens: 02-Jul-2026
Applications Close: 16-Jul-2026 at 11.30pm
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