Cassowary Coast University Centre Coordinator

What’s the Story?

VPG’s Cassowary Coast University Centre is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education to help students in regional and remote areas access, and participate successfully in tertiary education without having to leave their community.  VPG provides this new opportunity to make online higher education more accessible for tertiary students of all ages in the Cassowary Coast region.  VPG is a non-profit organisation that has been improving child and youth transitions in Far North Queensland for over 25 years

Your Impact:

Students thrive from being part of a local learning community, with opportunities to engage with peers, educators and industry.  Through enhanced higher education access, Cassowary Coast locals are empowered to shape vibrant and prosperous futures for themselves and the community.

Your Role:

As the Centre Coordinator, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the University Centre working to nurture the engagement, self-efficacy, wellbeing and retention of students pre, during and post their course.  You will implement projects, building partnerships with schools, community & industry, and working to create opportunities for locals to participate in tertiary education.  

We are looking for:

• A warm, emotionally intelligent and caring person;
• A well organised and enthusiastic self-starter;
• A great communicator, connector and collaborator with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders;
• An individual who is dedicated, passionate and enthusiastic about creating opportunities for regional and remote students;
• An individual with the agility to execute plans and manage the day to day running of the Centre;
• An ability to manage staff, lead multiple projects and manage competing priorities.

How to Apply:

• Download and review the PD - https://vpginc.com.au/work-with-us/
• Submit your application as per the PD Instructions
• Applications must be submitted to ******@vpginc.com.au

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 01 July 2024
• Expected salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year