• Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI)

• This is a part-time (29 hours per week) continuing position with FTE salary in the range $98,582.63 - $107,349.47 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Join a dynamic team and play a key role in developing innovative systems and processes for a new staff-facing program.

• Leverage your exceptional interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills to effectively interact with a diverse range of individuals.

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities that support the Teaching and Learning (T&L) Professional Learning program. This includes managing program commitments, communicating with stakeholders, and planning and implementing various projects including:

• Graduate Certificate Program

• Constituent accredited certificate programs

• Workshops, seminars, communities of practice, and events

• Bespoke sessions

• Individual consultations

• Self-paced online courses

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Program Management and Administration: Lead the planning and implementation of graduate certificate and constituent accredited programs. Manage student support, course offerings, timetabling, and assessment processes. Maintain course information in Jac and coordinate professional learning activities.

• Event Coordination and Support: Provide support for ITaLI events such as Teaching and Learning Week and Ready to Teach/Tutor Weeks, including managing registrations, participation, and logistical arrangements.

• Program Coordination and Reporting: Coordinate program-related meetings and maintain accurate records. Develop and maintain relationships with professional bodies. Prepare regular reports for senior management on program issues, developments, and operations.

• Resource Management and Communications: Assist the T&L Professional Learning team with budget management and resource allocation. Collaborate with ITaLI communication officers on marketing and communications. Manage the Teaching Innovation Grants scheme, including planning, coordination, and post-award management.

About You  

• Relevant undergraduate qualifications and experience in project management, with a focus on managing medium to large programs.

• Demonstrated knowledge of program and project management tools and methodologies, as well as professional learning programs.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt and innovate in developing solutions.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication. Experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders and negotiating to achieve desired outcomes.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.

About UQ

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 including hybrid working options, 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.

Want to Apply? 

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

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section  

• Resume 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Deanne Gannaway at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close 30 September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-43144). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 3 October 2024.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. 

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments. 

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.