Alumni Engagement Officer

$92,239 to $99,875
- Fixed-term, full-time
- Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
- **Reference number: 25002a**:

- ** Term**: Fixed-term, full-time basis until 13/02/2026
- ** Remuneration**: $109,157 to $118,193 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $92,239 to $99,875 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
- ** Location**: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
- ** Open to**:Applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment. 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 Alumni Engagement Officer to join Alumni and Engagement, Engagement, Chancellery Division.

We are seeking an Alumni Engagement Officer to join the Alumni and Engagement Office in the Engagement Portfolio. The position plays an important role in connecting alumni with meaningful engagement opportunities to create real-world impact and lifelong connections. This includes profiling and recognition, connecting alumni expertise and knowledge with students, teaching and learning and research and supporting ongoing alumni career development and further study. The position works closely with engagement teams in faculties and divisions to support QUT strategic priorities.

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 Engagement Portfolio strives to elevate QUTs profile through strategic and impactful communication and engagement. The Portfolio is integral to driving engagement, attracting students, and fostering partnerships across government, research, and industry on both national and international fronts.

The Portfolio includes:

- Marketing and Student Recruitment
- Communications and Government Relations
- Alumni and Engagement.

**What you need to succeed**
- Education, training, and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree in communication/public relations/marketing/stakeholder relations or a related discipline with a minimum of two years related work experience.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects including high-level analytical, problem-solving and research skills, and interpreting and enriching data sets for stakeholders.
- High level written communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and concisely across a variety of mediums with attention to detail.
- High level interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in relationship management and being agile and responsive to internal and external stakeholder needs.
- Proven planning and organisational skills, with experience in establishing own priorities and working within tight and competing deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in the use of information technology to achieve operational outcomes efficiently and effectively including skills, experience and understanding of relational databases, such as Salesforce and demonstrated advanced skills in the use of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other programs.

**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 maternity 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, Curiosity, 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 Austr