• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Researcher Development Academy (RDA), provides researcher education and professional development activities to support researchers at all stages of their careers. Through workshops, programs, and events, the RDA focuses on developing researchers to be successful regardless of their career path. The RDA also provides end-to-end centralised candidature management for Deakin’s 2200-strong Graduate Researcher cohort, and oversees Deakin’s International Graduate Research Programs.

As Senior Coordinator, you will:

• Lead the planning, delivery and development of researcher engagement programs, ensuring they are fit for purpose and deliver the best results for researchers, supervisors, graduate researchers, industry partners and the broader university.
• Identify and implement communication strategies to promote and raise awareness of RDA’s programs, ensuring that key messages are communicated effectively to diverse internal and external stakeholders through a variety of channels.
• Prepare communication materials and artefacts to support internal and external engagement activities, tailoring messaging and using appropriate influencing techniques and communication channels to build understanding and support for researcher training and development programs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including current graduate researchers, supervisors and Graduate Research Coordinators, and external partners, ensuring the continued success of all programs.
• Plan and oversee all aspects of the end-to-end program to deliver sustainable outcomes, including conditions and contract negotiation, meeting milestones and deadlines, maintaining satisfactory progress, providing effective governance and administration, ensuring adherence to reporting requirements, and maintaining clear and transparent communication with stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing stakeholder engagement strategies and communication plans.
• Experience in program and/or project management, including managing timelines, budgets, and resources in large complex organisations.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of digital communication tools, software and platforms.
• Knowledge of the Australian Higher Education sector and an understanding of academic, research and administrative practices in a university.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

PD Senior Coordinator, Engagement - 571055 .pdf

Applications for this position closes at 11.55pm on 16 April, 2025

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.