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About This Opportunity Join UQ to play a key role in fostering an inclusive learning environment that values diverse student perspectives. As the Senior Coordinator, Academic Success (Inclusive Learning), you will proactively identify and implement tailored strategies, empowering students with disabilities, medical conditions, or mental health experiences to build their academic skills and achieve their full potential with confidence and independence. Key responsibilities will include: Academic Skills Development and Intervention Serve as a key contact for students on progression improvement plans and study interruptions. Use innovative communication strategies to help students identify obstacles, set goals, and achieve academic success through targeted interventions. Inclusive Learning Support Delivery Deliver impactful learning support through a variety of formats, including group workshops, peerled initiatives, and online materials. Apply inclusive pedagogical practices and strategies to enhance learning accessibility and outcomes for students with diverse needs. Expert Consultation and Collaboration Provide expert advice to team members and university staff on diverse learning needs, best practices, and assistive technologies. Collaborate with faculties, the graduate school, and other units to integrate complementary learning services and resources. Resource Development and Quality Assurance Design inclusive, universally accessible learning resources and contribute to service innovation projects that support students with diverse learning needs. Manage administrative tasks, case management, and conduct program evaluations and reporting for quality assurance purposes. Please note The position is on campus at the UQ St Lucia campus and involves planned travel to other UQ campuses like Herston and Gatton. About You Essential Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., education, learning design) with at least four years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Sound understanding of the principles of inclusive education and the impacts of disability on learning at the tertiary level. Demonstrated experience in providing evidencebased academic support to students with diverse learning needs, neurodivergence, or disability, translating into practical strategies for student success. Demonstrated experience in creating and delivering impactful academic skills workshops, tutorials, or online sessions to students from diverse backgrounds, ensuring high levels of engagement and learning accessibility. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated strong attention to detail and the ability to autonomously prioritise and manage workload. Desirable Experience working in an academic skills role at the university level. Demonstrated awareness of assistive technology and associated equipment that fosters confidence and independence in learning. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available. About UQ As 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: 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading. Health 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 family. Cheap parking, oncampus childcare and salary packaging options. 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 Catherine at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Applications close Thursday 1 January 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-58280). Please note that selection outcomes and interviews tentatively will be scheduled from the second week of January 2026. UQ 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 dont 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. Were dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. Were committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments. If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board. #J-18808-Ljbffr