1. About the Fogarty Foundation

The Fogarty Foundation aims to create a more prosperous WA, lifted by excellence, education, & innovation; a state where strong leadership, abundant opportunity, & high-potential individuals drive positive change across communities and sectors. Our aim is to ensure that every student in WA can access an excellent education, driving progress through bold leadership and systems that foster equity.

2. Purpose of the Program Coordinator (Next Generation Leaders)

The Program Coordinator is a dynamic & exciting new position. Your role is to lead the design, delivery and continued development of new and existing programs within the Foundation’s Next Generation Leaders strategic focus area, which includes the Ripple program, a newly established program to support high potential young leaders in WA. The Fogarty Foundation is evolving through strategic growth & transformation, building on 25 years of impact in education and creating opportunities to nurture and accelerate the potential of young people in WA.

The Ripple program is a transformative leadership accelerator launched in 2025 to equip young leaders with the skills, experiences, and networks to drive impact. Over a three-year journey of self-discovery and experiential learning, participants become catalysts for social change and economic growth in WA. We’re seeking a candidate ready for a meaningful, enterprising next step; someone passionate about working with inspiring young people and driving innovation in education and leadership.

As a new role, this position offers the opportunity to shape and refine it through your vision. It will grow to include designing and delivering initiatives within our Next Generation Leaders strategy, so we're seeking someone eager to evolve with the role and help drive its future impact.

3. Duties

Duties of the Program Coordinator include:

Lead the delivery of all key events and activities within the Ripple program to an excellent standard

Ensure all events and activities as part of Ripple are delivered on time, on budget.

Lead the design, delivery and facilitation of the program workshops, events and resources, including designing runsheets, liaising with speakers and vendors, creating or researching content to include in the workshops, preparing relevant materials and supporting resources including Canva presentations and webpages

Attend all events as part of Ripple, ensuring all participants and speakers feel welcomed and have a positive experience

Delivering the mentoring program, identifying and facilitating introductions between participants and potential mentors to support the success of their Leadership Development Plans, developing and managing tools to support mentor selection and communications

Develop and deliver trainings for student facilitators who support aspects of the Ripple program, ensure they are effectively briefed and supported to succeed in their roles

Foster a positive and enriching experience for UWA Fogarty Scholars throughout their Scholarship journey

Continuously identify opportunities for improvement and innovation of the Ripple program to achieve the Fogarty Foundation’s impact goals

Working closely with the CEO, and the Programs and Communications Manager to ideate, design and develop new projects, resources or opportunities to support Ripple’s development, from digital resource like podcasts and short courses, to new events, funding opportunities and more

Proactively generating new ideas and designing new content to improve Ripple and to achieve the Fogarty Foundation’s impact goals

Conduct research of other comparative programs to ensure the program remains competitive, impactful and world-class

Identify and develop new partnerships and relationships to strengthen Ripple

Implement processes to collect feedback from key stakeholders and measure the impact of the program, including providing regular updates and reports to the CEO, as well as proactively developing possible solutions and ideas to respond to feedback shared

Managing Program Communications and Digital Assets to ensure high engagement of Ripple participants with the program, through clear, responsive and effective communication

Be the key person of contact for Ripple participants to ensure they are supported, and that their queries are responded to in a timely manner

Produce all communications materials for Ripple including emails, webpages, social media posts and other communications to participants, speakers and mentors, using platforms including Mailchimp, Canva, Softr and Airtable

Maintain and develop key digital assets including the Ripple Portal and Opportunities Directory, which includes regularly researching and curating relevant opportunities to add to the Directory, to ensure it is up to date

Create and design new web pages and resources on the Ripple Portal as needed, which may include creating and editing graphics and videos using simple graphic design and video editing software such as Canva and Descript

Research, design and develop new initiatives and programs within the Next Generation Leaders focus area to achieve the Fogarty Foundation’s impact goals

Working closely with the CEO, and the Programs and Communications Manager to research, ideate, design and develop new initiatives which create opportunities for young people to realise their full potential

Conduct research to prepare proposals for new initiatives including desktop research, interviews to assess need and discussions with prospective collaborators and partners

Deliver and lead new initiatives to an excellent standard

4. Relationships

Internal

Working closely with the CEO and Programs and Communications Manager on strategy, program management, impact measurement, providing regular reports and updates

Lead and support a small team of casual program facilitators who support the mentoring component of the Ripple program

External

Ripple program participants and alumni

Senior business and community figures in relation to partnerships for Ripple

External suppliers such as photographers etc.

UWA Fogarty Scholars and UWA staff

Other Fogarty Foundation stakeholders as required

5. Required Skills

Ability to demonstrate strong proficiency in the following skills is paramount. We encourage candidates from a diverse range of professional and educational backgrounds to apply for this role.

Effective Communication

Confident facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and communicate ideas clearly and persuasively, in workshop and presentation settings

Strong stakeholder and relationship management, including the ability to build trust and maintain productive partnerships

Empathetic and effective relationship-building with program participants, fostering supportive and inclusive environments

Professionalism and interpersonal skills, representing the Foundation with integrity and warmth

Clear and compelling written communication, including reports, emails, webpages and promotional materials

Strong Project Management and Delivery

Ability to lead projects from idea conception to project completion

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver multiple projects and events simultaneously

Attention to detail and follow-through, ensuring high-quality execution and improvement

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing timelines and resources effectively

Enterprising and creative

Passionate about generating new ideas, testing and validating concepts (iterating quickly to improve outcomes)

Creative problem-solving skills, with a willingness to explore unconventional approaches

Continuous improvement mindset, always seeking ways to enhance impact and effectiveness

Tech Literacy

This is not a technical position, however, some technical proficiency is essential to success

Comfortable using digital tools and platforms (e.g. Microsoft Office, Canva, Web Design tools, event management tools)

Familiarity with web design is beneficial, though training can be provided for the right candidate

Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies that support program delivery and communication

Passion for developing young people

Genuine enthusiasm for working with young leaders, supporting their growth and celebrating their achievements

Commitment to equity and opportunity, with a belief in the potential of all young people to lead and create change

Strong Self-Leadership

Growth-oriented mindset, with a commitment to personal and professional development

Ability to deliver outcomes in a flexible and adaptive manner, responding to changing needs and opportunities

Resilience and initiative, with a proactive approach to challenges and opportunities

6. Work Environment and Benefits

This full-time, permanent role will begin the week of September 8, 2025 (with some flexibility). It will evolve over time to include new initiatives under our Next Generation Leaders strategy. We’re looking for someone eager to grow with the role and help shape its future impact. The position is primarily based in our Perth CBD office, with event attendance at UWA and other venues. Some work-from-home flexibility is available, and a laptop will be provided.

7. Application Process

Stage 1:

Submit resume (1-2 pages maximum) highlighting relevant experiences

Share a cover letter or creative presentation which clearly demonstrates 1) your competency in the Required Skills, and 2) why this role is the next step in your career. This an opportunity to demonstrate your skills, passion and potential to excel in this role, we encourage you to use creativity in your submission which can be in a form that you feel best demonstrates the points shared above (i.e. recorded Canva presentation, cover letter, or other media).

Stage 2:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with the Fogarty Foundation team commencing the week of August 18th.