Job Description:

• Be the driving force behind our Researcher Development (UC ReD) Program
• UC Level 7, Salary Range $103,259 pa - $111,865 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time Continuing Opportunity

About us:

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

About the opportunity:

We are looking for a highly organised Senior Coordinator to coordinate the delivery of the University's Researcher Development (UC ReD) Program. This is a relationship-focused role where you'll work closely with faculties, researchers and internal and external stakeholders to plan, coordinate and facilitate a high-quality professional development program for academic and research staff.

In this role, you will be the central point of coordination, bringing together presenters, faculties and internal teams to ensure development activities run smoothly, are well attended, and are aligned to researcher capability needs. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you will keep multiple projects moving while building strong partnerships across the University.

Experience in working within a university or government research environment will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the planning, scheduling and delivery of the University's Researcher Development (UC ReD) Program.
• Build strong relationships across the University to identify researcher development needs and encourage participation in program activities.
• Identify, engage and coordinate external presenters, including managing associated logistics and payments.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, please submit your CV through the “Apply Now” tab. No additional documents are necessary.

We ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.

For job specific information: please contact Wayne Spratford, Dean, Graduate Research School, [email protected].

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 19 July 2026