Coordinator, Researcher Development

About the Role 
Swinburne University is seeking a Coordinator, Researcher Development to support the design, delivery, and coordination of research training programs for HDR candidates, supervisors, and ECRs. 

Reporting to the Dean, Graduate Research, this role involves sourcing cost-effective training providers, conducting research on national offerings, and preparing detailed reports and recommendations. Additionally, you will manage the administrative aspects of training programs, maintaining an annual events calendar, ensuring up-to-date online content, and liaising with stakeholders for effective program delivery.

The ideal candidate will have experience in coordinating training or events, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to supporting researcher development. 


About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities: 

• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing events, including seminars, workshops and conferences
• Demonstrated ability to analyse problems and identify solutions that might require adaptation of future planning, organisational details and budgeting as part of a continuous process improvement
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to enable the incumbent to liaise effectively with staff, students and the public and to generate high quality written material
• High level organisational and self-management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, plan administrative tasks effectively, work to tight deadlines
• Excellent information technology skills, e.g. experience with databases, web-based systems, Wiki management, electronic newsletters, social media
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to work co-operatively within a Team
• Demonstrated knowledge of the operations of a tertiary education institution including organisational structures, governance and committee functions, policies and procedures

Qualifications
A degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in administrative fields; or an equivalent combination or relevant experience and/or education/training.
A sound knowledge of the Australian tertiary education context, particularly in relation to research education and research administration.


About Swinburne University of Technology 
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.


To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

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For more information about the role, please email talentacquisition@swin.edu.au 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au  


Applications Close: Wednesday 15 January 2025, at 11.00pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.


Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates. 

For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact SwinburneÂ’s Disability Confident Recruitment at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.


Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne 
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program. 

Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.


Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan


Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes 
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.  

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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