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Student Voice Australasia Student Partner
Are you passionate about student voice, representation, and creating meaningful change in higher education? Join Student Voice Australasia (SVA) in a casual position as a Student Partner, where you’ll contribute to strengthening student engagement across an international network. Working closely with the SVA Coordinator, you’ll support the delivery of initiatives that embed authentic and inclusive student voice in decision-making.
About Student Voice Australasia
Student Voice Australasia (SVA) is an international network of students and staff working together to embed authentic and inclusive student voice in higher education decision-making. SVA is currently hosted by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ). Learn more here: https://studentvoiceaustralasia.com/
Who you are
You are an organised and proactive student who enjoys working collaboratively and contributing to impactful student voice initiatives. You take pride in clear communication, a passion for supporting others, and delivering high-quality work. You will thrive in this role if you are adaptable, detail-oriented, and motivated to enhance student engagement and representation in higher education.
What you'll do
You’ll provide administrative and operational support to Student Voice Australasia activities, assisting with the coordination of engagement initiatives and communication across the network. You will also:
Assist with the coordination and delivery of student engagement activities and events (such as the SVA Student Network and the SVA Student Summit) including preparation, implementation, and follow-up
Support communication and promotional activities, including drafting content and maintaining communication channels
Use digital tools and platforms to engage student audiences effectively
Assist in maintaining relationships with student representatives and stakeholders across the SVA network
Provide administrative support including preparing materials, maintaining records, and contributing to reporting
Apply established processes and procedures, using judgement to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Work collaboratively within a team, contributing to a professional and positive work environment
What will help you succeed
To thrive in this role, you will be a currently enrolled student at a tertiary institution within Australia at time of application, have completed at least one year of study, and remain enrolled as a student for the duration of 2026, as well as:
Demonstrated organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to support projects or events and manage competing priorities
Effective communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear written materials and engage stakeholders across various channels
Experience using digital tools (e.g. communication platforms, spreadsheets, or design tools)
Understanding of, or experience in, student voice and representation within higher education. Engagement with and understand of SVA, its members and its purpose will be highly regarded but not essential.
Ability to apply procedures, guidelines, and established practices to deliver work outcomes
Initiative, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
A commitment to complying with organisational policies and procedures, including Health and Safety
Alignment with values of Respect, Integrity, and Excellence
Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances. Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.
Role Information
Eligibility: To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia and be a currently enrolled student at a tertiary institution within Australia. You need to have completed at least a year study and remain enrolled for the duration of 2026.
Location: Remote
Term: Casual, commencing June 2026 Hours will vary based on operational requirements and are estimated to be approximately 6–12 hours per week.
Salary: Casual Appointment- HEW Level 4.1 ($52.10 per hour plus super)
Closes: Monday, 25 May 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.
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How to apply
If you know this role is right for you, please complete the online application form here.
You will be asked to:
Provide your contact details and where you are currently studying
Respond to four brief questions:
Why are you interested in the position at SVA?
Why do you think you are the best candidate for this position?
Describe a time when you assisted with the coordination of an event, project, or activity.
Describe your experience using systems or software to support your work.
Email a current resume.
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.
As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.
This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.
For any specific questions related to this role, please contact Belinda Brear SVA Coordinator via sva@unisq.edu.au