Senior Coordinator, NeuroDiverse Student Programs

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Work type: Part-time
Location: Flexible
Categories: Administration, Student Services

- Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements

- Part-time 0.8FTE and 12 months fixed term

Benefits for working with us

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on‑site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafés, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work‑life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellness services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting‑edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open‑minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world’s universities.

As a Senior Officer, NeuroDiverse Student Programs you will:

- Provide operational and administrative coordination for existing mentoring and Peer Support Programs under the guidance of SMEs

- Monitor and manage program communication channels to support student engagement, as directed.

- Support the development and evaluation of a process map for NAVIGATE Peer Mentors with input from program leads.

To be successful, you’ll have:

- A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or

- Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or

- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

- Experience and specialist knowledge in supporting Neurodivergent people or lived experience

- Experience in program and project implementation, delivery and evaluation within an educational institution or complex organisation.

Here’s how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Megan Mahar (Senior Coordinator, Access and Inclusion (regional)) on m.mahar@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Applications for this position close on Sunday 4 th January

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised: 10 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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