We’re seeking a dynamic, motivated professional with strong administrative skills and a passion for Learning & Organisational Development (L&OD). You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently managing events, engaging with high-profile stakeholders, and supporting teams with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Known for your technical agility, you’re quick to master systems and streamline processes to keep things running smoothly. A true team player, you bring energy, organisation, and a can-do attitude to everything you do. If you enjoy variety, fast-moving work, and being the go-to person who makes things happen, we’d love to meet you

• Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus or Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements, with travel expectations across campuses.
• Full-time and continuing

Why work with us?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are agile and innovative, and committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education and research and the contributions we make to the wider community. As one of Australia’s largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and an education portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience. 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.

At Deakin, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including various leave options such as 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 advance your career; an inclusive, supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the team and role:

The Leadership & Organisational Development team offers a range of sector leading capability and leadership development programs designed to build capability and transferable skills across the employee lifecycle.

Focus areas include:​

• Leadership and capability development including program delivery, coaching and mentoring​
• Employee lifecycle support
• Career development; performance, career pathways and academic promotions​
• Recognition and Reward; employee experience​
• Digital learning; compliance modules

The Coordinator, Leadership & Organisational Development collaborates with the L & OD teams and the broader People and Culture portfolio to support to all programs and initiatives designed to build capable leaders and engaged team members. The Coordinator provides hands-on support to enable effective delivery of the people strategy through the effective planning and delivery of workshops, resources and materials and communications both internally and externally.

As a Coordinator, you will:

• Work with team members to coordinate all organisational development programs, initiatives and supporting materials to meet set objectives
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders (including vendors) and program participants in a timely and effective way
• Identify and collaborate on system and process improvement opportunities
• Provide dedicated coordination of programs across the employee lifecycle
• Collaborates with the team to define the processes, tasks and resources required to achieve team goals

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Extensive experience in administration and related activities in a large and complex organisation
• Experience in project management and ability to manage stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
• Experience within the higher education sector (highly desirable)

Here's how to apply:

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Emma Smith (Associate Director, Leadership & Organisational Development) on [email protected]

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

Coordinator, Leadership & Organisational Development_HEW 7.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 8 June 2025 at 11:55pm.

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.