HDR Advisor, Admission and Scholarships

• $90,406 to $98,895
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a HDR Advisor, Admission and Scholarships
to join Office of Research Services, Research Portfolio, Academic Division.

We’re seeking an enthusistic professional to join our business HDR Admissions and Scholarship team. As a HDR Advisor you will work within a team environment in the management and assessment of all domestic and international student HDR applications, including genuineness assessment, academic eligibility assessment and offer management.

The ideal applicant will have experience in University admissions, workload management and working in a deadline driven environment with a high level of attention to detail

Real world impact

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.

About the Academic Division
The Academic Division is responsible for supporting and delivering learning, teaching, research and research services to students and staff. This is realised via the Education and Research portfolios and through the work of our Faculties.
The Head of the Academic Division is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic), Professor Robina Xavier. Professor Xavier provides strategic oversight and financial management of the Division and provides leadership to the Education portfolio. 

The Division’s Research portfolio and academic faculties, are led by the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research), Professor Christopher Barner-Kowollik.
About the Research Portfolio

QUT has experienced the strongest, sustained research growth of any university in the sector over the last ten years. The scale and complexity of research at QUT has reached a level that requires enhanced processes and resources to support the University’s research community in meeting its aspirations and compliance obligations. 

The Research Portfolio provides high quality support and training and conducts compliance and reporting across a range of obligations at an organisational level in an environment of dynamic growth in cross institutional collaborations. 

The Portfolio is comprised of five units including Research Strategy and Policy, Research Infrastructure, Sustainability Strategy, Office of Research Services and Office of Research Ethics and Integrity.

Research Strategy and Policy provides strategy and policy advice and support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in addition to managing and coordinating the activities of the Portfolio Office, providing operational leadership and financial management oversight of the Portfolio’s budget and the University research budget. The Graduate Research Education and Development (GRE+D), in Research Strategy and Policy, supports learning and skills development for all research students and their supervisors, thereby preparing industry and work ready research graduates.
Research Infrastructure (RI) delivers coordinated University-wide research infrastructure capabilities through distinct research facilities. In collaboration with internal and external partners, the unit acquires, facilitates access to, develops, and manages world-class research infrastructure capabilities.
Sustainability Strategy advises the University on sustainability strategy, planning, policy, and partnerships and supports the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) in pursuing major research initiatives in the sustainability space.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Office also champions and coordinates education for sustainability at QUT in collaboration with the Education Portfolio and supports sustainability programs linked to QUT’s operations.

Office of Research Services (ORS) works with QUT staff, students, collaborators, and partners to identify, attract and manage funding from competitive and commercial sources. The Office also manages the University’s research management platforms and coordinates internal and external research reporting. The Graduate Research Centre (GRC), in the Office of Research Services, provides support and advice to higher degree research (HDR) candidates and supervisors across the HDR lifecycle including admissions and enrolment, award and administration of scholarships, candidature management and thesis examination. 

Office of Research Ethics and Integrity (OREI) supports researchers by providing education, guidance, process and advice for research ethics, biosafety and responsible research practices to embed a high quality research culture at the University. 

About the Graduate Research Centre (GRC)
The Graduate Research Centre provides exceptional service and support to our Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students. Through the provision of tailored support services, the GRC puts the student at the centre of all that we do, striving to exceed the expectations of our HDR students and supervisors from admission through to graduation.

The GRC includes two dedicated teams working collaboratively to provide seamless, client-focused, efficient and effective services to HDR students. 

The Client Services Team acts as the key point of contact and provides a high level of consistent service provision to support HDR students and supervisors during the entire student lifecycle, ensuring continuous improvement of the student and client customer experience. Providing expert advice and client support, this team facilitates University, Faculty and Institute HDR strategies and initiatives and provides services as part of the Divisional Enquiry Management system. 

The Admin Services Team delivers operational services, governance and support to ensure a streamlined student research journey. Providing specialist knowledge, provision of expert policy and procedural advice, this team plays a key role in QUT reaching its research ambitions by attracting and retaining HDR students through efficient facilitation of transactions across the student journey.

What you need to succeed

Your expertise and initiative, combined with your ability to work as an excellent team player will be vital to your success in this role.

You will demonstrate:

1.    Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree with at least four years relevant work experience.
2.    Proven ability to work collaboratively, to achieve team based outcomes, manage resources and prioritise workloads in order to meet deadlines in an environment of competing demands.
3.    Proven digital literacy including database administration related to admission and completion and advanced skills in Microsoft Office.
4.    High level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to interpret, apply knowledge and provide advice on relevant legislation and complex policy and procedure.
5.    Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate outcomes with a diverse range of stakeholders on scholarships and admission matters applying a high degree of confidentiality and sensitivity.
6.    Demonstrated written communication skills with the ability to prepare a range of complex documents and reports for a diverse audience.

Careers at QUT

Our culture is vibrant, inspiring and challenging. It’s a world where
like-minds come together with a commitment to making a real world
difference, no matter what the area of expertise.

Beyond personal and professional fulfilment, a career at QUT brings a
broad range of tangible benefits. QUT is a high quality and flexible
organisation that is proud of its excellent employment conditions
which include but are not limited to:

• Parental leave provisions
• Study support encompassing leave and financial assistance
• Comprehensive professional development
• Salary Packaging

Explore Life at QUT

Reference number: 221108

Term: Ongoing, full-time basis

Remuneration: $106,988 to $117,034 pa (HEW7) (inclusive of $90,406 to $98,895 pa salary, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)

Location: Kelvin Grove

Job opens: 13-Oct-2022

Applications Close: 30-Oct-2022 at 11.30pm

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.

At QUT, our values reflect what we believe in, and what is important
to us as an organisation. They capture our strengths, our
distinctiveness and sit alongside the priorities outlined in our
Blueprint 6, and guide our decisions and actions.

QUT aims to inspire and shape the future with talented students and
staff from diverse communities , united by our core values
of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, and Innovation.

If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what
a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you. You can find
out more about this role and how to apply by clicking ‘Apply’ or
the link below.

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