OVERVIEW The University of Queensland is seeking a Global Sponsors Coordinator, internally titled Senior Officer, Student Scholarships and Prizes, for a full-time fixed-term position through February 2028 based at the St Lucia campus in Brisbane. This role sits within Global Partnerships and focuses on managing scholarship and sponsored student programs that support students across Australia and internationally. The position combines stakeholder engagement, policy interpretation, administration, and process improvement to deliver high-quality outcomes for students and sponsors. The role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment that values service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic scholarship planning and help strengthen the university’s reputation as a provider of international educational services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Manage relationships with sponsors, scholarship bodies, and global partners across domestic and international contexts. – Support the administration and successful delivery of sponsored student and scholarship programs, including Australia Awards Scholarships. – Coordinate student, financial, and administrative services in partnership with stakeholders across the University. – Contribute to strategic scholarship and sponsorship planning activities. – Identify and implement process improvement initiatives. – Report outcomes related to scholarship and sponsorship activities. – Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support an inclusive and high-performing environment. REQUIREMENTS – Completion of a degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. – Experience working with international students, scholarships, student services, higher education administration, grants administration, government programs, or a similarly complex administrative environment. – Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, sponsors, donors, and external stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds. – Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines consistently. – Proven ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, contractual obligations, and compliance requirements accurately. – Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. – Experience preparing reports, proposals, and planning documents that support operational and strategic objectives. – Ability to maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Scholarship and sponsorship programs play an important role in expanding access to higher education and supporting international collaboration. Professionals in these roles help ensure that students receive consistent administrative and financial support while sponsors and institutional partners maintain confidence in program delivery. This position contributes to the effective management of international education partnerships and supports a positive student experience. By coordinating services, maintaining compliance, and improving processes, the role supports both institutional goals and student success. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Tailor your resume and cover letter to directly address the “About You” criteria listed in the position description. – Highlight examples of working with international students, scholarship programs, or complex administrative processes in higher education or government settings. – Demonstrate your ability to manage stakeholder relationships across different cultural and professional contexts. – Include examples of process improvement, compliance management, reporting, or policy interpretation from previous roles. – Emphasise organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience