About Us:

UNIQ You’s mission is to create a careers landscape that is underpinned by equitable access to opportunity, where girls are encouraged to explore and are supported to thrive in any role and industry.

UNIQ You is committed to strengthening the pipeline of females pursuing pathways into male-dominated industries. UNIQ You connects girls in years 9 to 12 and their educators with inspirational women working in non-traditional and underrepresented STEM and VET roles and industries. These connections are facilitated via virtual conversations.

As we continue to expand our reach nationally, we are seeking a proactive and skilled Education Coordinator to grow our school partnerships, STEM engagement and increase student participation in our programs across the nation.

Role Overview:

The Program Coordinator will hold an integral role in coordinating and maintaining relationships with schools and supporting our growth in Victoria and Queensland. The role will involve assisting with partnership event coordination and planning, contributing to the successful execution of events.

The role is based in Victoria (preferrable) however candidates from Queensland and New South Wales will also be considered. It is a permanent part-time position (0.8FTE) and is a work-from-home role with flexibility around school hours and school holidays.

This position is pivotal to our national growth strategy of expanding UNIQ You’s presence in schools and increasing student engagement. You will leverage your interpersonal skills and knowledge of secondary school ecosystems, along with expertise in relationship management, to drive participation, facilitate our virtual sessions and ensure smooth operational processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Support Schools: Provide dedicated support to a portfolio of schools and their lead educators, STEM educators or career advisors, addressing their needs and fostering strong relationships.

Effective Communication: Utilise clear and effective communication to engage with schools, ensuring clarity and satisfaction throughout the booking and participation process.

School Liaison: Acting as a supportive liaison between UNIQ You and schools, providing consistent communication and support to increase student participation and strengthen partnerships.

Event Coordination: Managing timelines, aligning with key dates, ensuring partnership deliverables are met, and providing general event assistance.

Virtual Presentation and Facilitation: Confidently deliver engaging and interactive virtual presentations to secondary school students, fostering a positive learning environment.

Administrative Duties: Handle various administrative responsibilities related to bookings and school engagements.

Qualifications and Skills:

Understanding of Education Landscape: Familiarity with the education sector, including STEM and industry engagement, and ability to build relationships with school networks.

Sales Experience: Experience in sales or booking management or demonstrated ability to identify and pursue opportunities.

Opportunity Conversion: Skill in converting opportunities into successful bookings and engagements, with a positive and results-oriented approach.

Excellent Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with schools, ensuring schools have a smooth and excellent experience with UNIQ You’s service.

Curiosity and Adaptability: A curious and flexible mindset, capable of thriving in a dynamic and growing environment.

Initiative and Autonomy: Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently, managing multiple tasks effectively.

Problem-Solving: A proactive, resilient, resourceful and calm solutions-oriented problem-solver.

Technology Proficiency: Comfort with online technology platforms and tools, especially Teams and Zoom.

Organisational Skills: Exceptional planning, organisational, and time-management skills.

Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively within a small, high-performing team with strong attention to detail.

Attitude: can do attitude, willingness to learn, adaptability, and a positive mindset to thrive in an independent work environment.

Desirable:

Knowledge of VET, STEM, and career education sectors.

Knowledge of education challenges faced by students and educators in disadvantaged schools, particularly those in regional and remote areas and our First Nations People.

A desire to improve gender equality.

Qualifications in education or related fields.

Experience in developing and managing partnerships.

Experience in budgets and meeting targets.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits.

Work from home in a remote and flexible role (some travel, including regional and remote travel may be required).

Opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding organisation.

A collaborative and supportive work environment.

The chance to make a significant impact on educational outcomes nationwide.

Application and Interview Process

Applications will remain open until 16 May 2025, or until a suitable candidate has filled the position. Interviews will commence the week beginning 5 May 2025.