Development Coordinator

• UQ Graduate School
• Drive innovative training programs to enhance HDR student experience and outcomes.
• Collaborate with academic staff and UQ stakeholders to deliver engaging initiatives.
• Full time, fixed term role based at St Lucia campus

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts - fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• On campus childcare options
• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
• Salary packaging options

The University of Queensland is seeking an energetic Development Coordinator to enhance the HDR student experience and support retention initiatives. In this vital role, you'll drive the development and coordination of innovative learning programs, focusing on translational and professional skills development based on the latest research training innovations.

You'll collaborate closely with the HDR Engagement and Development Manager, academic staff, and various UQ stakeholders to deliver engaging programs and activities. Join us to elevate HDR student development initiatives, ensuring a high standard of engagement and creating exceptional opportunities for the UQ community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and administer innovative training programs and activities to enhance HDR students' research and professional skills and improve graduate outcomes.
  
• Support academic staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating teaching and learning approaches within the HDR Career Development Framework.
  
• Develop and deliver induction programs, staff development activities, skills training workshops, travel grant schemes, and mentorship programs.
  
• Present workshops and deliver resources for HDR students and university staff.
  
• Focus on engaging with HDR candidates and promoting career opportunities through development.
  
• Promote UQ Graduate School events and activities through high-level communications.
  
• Maintain effective relationships with UQ organisational units like the SEED , UQ Library, and Student Services and schools and institutes.
  
• Produce reports, analytics, and supporting materials as needed.
  
• Collaborate with other teams in the UQ Graduate School and participate in committees and working parties as required.

This is a full-time, fixed term position through to the end of July 2025, based at St Lucia.

At HEW level 7, the full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $96,649- $105,244, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be up to $113,080- $123,136 annually.

As these roles are covered by an Enterprise Agreement, you will also receive regular remuneration increases in line with the Enterprise Agreement.

• A relevant degree and/or a combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in fields related to education, development, psychology or engagement.
• Exceptional oral and written communication, including presentation and business writing skills, and the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently, prioritising competing tasks to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• High level computer literacy with experience using a wide range of computer applications in a network environment (particularly the Microsoft Office suite).
• Experience in building highly effective professional relationships and working with diverse stakeholders across multiple countries and regions.

In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:

• Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
  
• Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kate Swanson (Senior Manager HDR Development) at *********@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact ******@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the 'About You' section
• Resume

At UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in the broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to ******@uq.edu.au.

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

Applications close Sunday 14 July at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number R-39981).