- Graduate Research School | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
- Level 6, $95,986 - $103,873 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time (36.25 hrs per week), fixed-term appointment until August 2027 (parental leave backfill)
- Part-time arrangements will be considered by the Graduate Research School on a case-by-case basis.

The Opportunity

In this impactful role, you’ll lead the coordination of skills development programs that build capability, confidence, and research excellence across the University. Working closely with academic and professional stakeholders, you’ll support and strengthen a vibrant institutional research culture by enabling professional development, fostering collaboration, and ensuring programs align with strategic research priorities.

You will

- Coordinate the delivery of researcher development programs;
- Support effective researcher engagement activities with a focus on graduate research candidates and supervisors, including coordinating the Candidate Experience Mentor program;
- Develop and implement initiatives to increase researcher engagement in skills development; and
- Undertake reporting to measure uptake and effectiveness of researcher development efforts.

About you

You’re a confident and engaging communicator, able to connect with diverse audiences through presentations, digital platforms, and written materials such as websites and newsletters. You excel in project management, independently planning and delivering initiatives, managing timelines and key relationships, and evaluating impact through clear, effective reporting. Proactive and initiative-driven,



you thrive within established frameworks while juggling competing priorities and driving multiple projects to completion. With strong digital literacy, you identify and implement technologies that enhance business outcomes, all while collaborating seamlessly as part of a high-performing team.

You will possess:

- A degree with subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience in either research, or skills development programs;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate to a range of audiences via different mediums, including delivering presentations, disseminating information via websites and newsletters, and collaborating with stakeholders;
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage projects independently, including developing and maintaining project plans, effective management of timelines and key relationships, measure project effectiveness and undertake reporting requirements;
- Ability to show initiative whilst delivering work within a specified framework;
- Ability to work independently, including prioritising work and progressing multiple projects to meet specified timelines within a collaborative team environment; and
- Strong digital literacy with the ability to identify and implement new technology to meet business needs.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC,



we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Our Culture & Benefits:

- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Up-to-date teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE)initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.

APrf Kate Mulgrew
Dean of Graduate Research and Researcher Development - Graduate Research School
Telephone:07 5456 5584
Email: [email protected]

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

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