Development Coordinator
Location: St Lucia Campus
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 4 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R-43182
International Development
Full-time, Fixed-Term opportunity for 1 year until 15th October 2025
Base salary will range from: $89,861 - $96,402 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
Based predominantly at our vibrant and picturesque St Lucia Campus
About This Opportunity
We're seeking a highly organized Development Coordinator to join our International Development team. You'll play a crucial role in coordinating and supporting training, capacity building, and business development activities. Your responsibilities will include administration, financial management, stakeholder engagement, database management, and project support.
You'll work closely with our Project Support team to ensure smooth operations and efficient resource allocation. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Travel and non-standard work hours may be required.
Responsibilities:
- Project Delivery
- Coordinate project activities, including travel, events, and online training platforms.
- Act as budget holder, ensure financial compliance, and prepare reports.
- Provide guidance to Development Assistants for project delivery.
- Compile short-term and long-term project reports.
- Represent UQID at events and meetings, both locally and internationally.
- Business Development & Engagement
- Assist with tender preparation and management.
- Create and manage marketing materials, including capability statements, brochures, and project documents.
- Manage databases and contribute to reports and presentations.
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
- 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
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
About You
Qualifications in a relevant related field in Project Management, Adult Education, International Development highly desirable.
Relevant experience in training program support, project management, or related coordination roles, combined with strong proficiency in MS Office applications and excellent English language skills.
Proven ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments, manage conflicting priorities, and navigate multicultural and diverse settings. Sound knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation.
High-level interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
High-level attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to see a task through to completion. Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility, show initiative, work independently and in an autonomous manner.
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, AHPRA registration, mandatory immunisations, first aid and/or CPR certification, blue card check, etc.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Benjamin Breen - Senior Manager, UQ International Development - Project Delivery and Support.
For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
- Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
- Resume
Other Information
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 talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close: Friday, 18 October 2024 at 11:00pm AEST (R-43182).
Acknowledgment of Country:
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country.
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UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability.
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