Senior Coordinator, Professional Development & Engagement

Job Description

Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI) This is a full-time continuing position with salary in the range $100,554 - $109,496 (HEW 7), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%. Lead ITaLI's communication and engagement strategy, ensuring the successful planning, execution, and evaluation of professional development events, campaigns, and reports, fostering a collaborative and positive environment. Demonstrate your exceptional project management and organizational skills by overseeing project plans, budgets, and evaluation mechanisms, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of professional development activities. Based at our St Lucia campus About This Opportunity As the Senior Coordinator, Professional Development & Engagement, you will lead the development and implementation of ITaLI's digital communication strategy. This role encompasses digital content production and provides high-level support for all communication and engagement activities within the Institute. Key responsibilities will include: Strategic Communication & Engagement: Lead the development and delivery of the internal communication and engagement plan for academic staff professional development. Event Management & Delivery: Plan, promote, and deliver a range of professional development events, including staff development courses, workshops, and awards ceremonies. Prepare programs, invitations, PowerPoint presentations, conference materials and other communication documents. Reporting & Evaluation: Collate, develop, and distribute reports to evaluate the success of professional development events and meet internal reporting requirements. Content Management & Administration: Manage ITaLI's intranet, ensure consistent branding and documentation, and contribute to the Institute's web presence. About You Essential: Relevant degree with at least four years of experience in communication or marketing. Proven ability to develop and implement communication plans and produce high-quality written content for diverse audiences. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively within a team environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, website editing, and experience with online databases and survey tools. (Drupal, Oracle RightNow, Vision6 or equivalent) Desirable: Experience in using the Adobe Creative Suite and the University’s (or equivalent) SharePoint intranet skills would be highly regarded. You must maintain 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. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. 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. Cheap parking, On campus childcare and 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 James at . For application queries, please contact stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Applications close 2 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-48203). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 12 March 2025. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr