Trace Partnerships Coordinator

Base Salary: $103,641 - $116,596 plus 17% superannuation

Position: Full time, fixed term until 30 June 2027

Location: Callaghan, NSW

The Opportunity

Based at the University of Newcastle the TRaCE Partnerships Coordinator will support the delivery of strategic engagement activities and partnership initiatives. You'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate events, manage communications, and contribute to the success of collaborative projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating TRaCE program activities and stakeholder engagements.
• Supporting project planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Developing high-quality written and visual content for events and communications.
• Building and maintaining relationships with industry, government, and academic partners.
• Providing administrative support including meeting coordination, processing applications and documentation.

This fixed-term position is full-time and will be located at the Newcastle Institute of Energy and Resources (NIER) (Awabakal and Worimi land).

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree with relevant experience in communications, engagement, event or project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication abilities.
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to professional standards.
• Experience in science, technology, research or higher education (highly desirable).

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

About our university

The University of Newcastle is a global leader committed to equity and excellence, with a vision to create a better future for our regions and the world. Guided by our Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020–2025, we deliver exceptional student experiences and impactful research that serves our communities. Our values of excellence, equity, engagement, and sustainability, underpin everything we do.

As part of our Research and Innovation Division, the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) brings together multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions across energy, resources, food, and water sectors. NIER leads initiatives like the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE), co-led with UNSW, which accelerates disruptive technologies from research to global deployment, supported by industry collaboration, workforce development, and university reform.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• flexible working arrangements (in line with the University's Flexible Work Policy);
• 17% super and salary packaging;
• additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme;
• discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more;
• wellbeing programs.

For information on our employee benefits please visit here.

Your next steps

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click 'Apply' to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.

Your application must include:

• Your resume
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the position description

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

For specific position enquiries, please contact Sam Kirk, TRaCE Program Manager via email

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Closing date: 11 September 2025 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Birpai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.

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