Outreach and Engagement Officer

UQ Ventures This is a full time fixed term position through to January 2027 with salary in the range $95,361 - $102,302 (HEW 6), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. Champion a vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem, connecting students, aspiring founders, and industry partners with UQ Ventures' flagship initiatives. Bring your creative design flair and event coordination expertise to a high energy role that drives innovation across the UQ community. Based at our conveniently located St Lucia campus About This Opportunity Join a creative and high energy team who are passionate about providing opportunities for the UQ community to develop their entrepreneurial mindset and capabilities. The Outreach and Engagement Officer will support outreach and engagement with partners, students, and ventures program participants, and coordinate the delivery of activities and events that support UQ Ventures’ suite of programs. This internal alignment offers an exceptional opportunity to expand your network across various faculties and institutes while actively building an engaging community around campus innovation. Key responsibilities will include: Creative Brand Design Apply intermediate Adobe Creative Suite skills (InDesign essential) to produce high quality print and digital resources that elevate program visibility. Vibrant Event Coordination Support the planning and execution of high energy outreach activities, campus events, and logistical operations that celebrate the UQ Ventures community. Multi-Channel Communication Craft compelling marketing content, curate engaging social media streams, and publish targeted eDMs to drive student and founder participation. Strategic Internal Network Building Build influential relationships across various UQ faculties, institutes, and external industry partners. Please note due to the schedule of events and campaigns, some out of standard hours work will be necessary. About You Degree/qualifications and/or extensive administrative experience with a proven track record of planning, organising, and delivering high quality community engagement activities and complex events. Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign essential) and MS 365 to independently produce high quality print, digital, and presentation assets that align with brand guidelines. Practical experience building an online community through managing website content, running active social media channels, and utilising eDM platforms (e.g., MailChimp, Vision6) for targeted communications. High level organisational skills to manage multiple overlapping deadlines simultaneously within a fast paced team, combined with a demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders. 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. 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. 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. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section Resume For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rachel at r.ellison@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Applications close 12 June 2026 at 11:00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-64651). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 23 June 2026. We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are 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. 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. 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. 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Salary : $95,361 - $102,302