Ambitious Community Outreach Coordinator

Job Title:

• Outreach Program Coordinator

As an Outreach Program Coordinator, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of students by leading outreach programs that expand access to higher education. You will be responsible for managing, designing, and implementing outreach programs to broaden access to higher education for students from regional and low socio-economic backgrounds.

This dynamic role requires experience in event management and engaging with young people, with flexible hours to accommodate occasional out-of-hours work. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team to develop and deliver on-campus and in-school activities designed to inspire and support students.

The successful candidate will possess excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain accurate records. They will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including schools, UQ faculties, and government agencies.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing, designing, and implementing outreach programs to broaden access to higher education for students from regional and low socio-economic backgrounds.

• Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including schools, UQ faculties, and government agencies.

• Coordinating and participating in the delivery of outreach activities, including on-campus experiences, workshops, and presentations.

• Supervising Outreach Program Officers, including workload management and performance appraisals.

• Overseeing the administrative aspects of outreach activities, including communication, event planning, and budget management.

• Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on program outcomes, including post-event analysis and the implementation of evaluation mechanisms.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or extensive experience in a related field.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain accurate records.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience in event management and engaging with young people.

• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate occasional out-of-hours work.

• Valid open driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Current Queensland Government Blue Card or the ability to attain one.

As an employee of our organization, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.

• 17% superannuation contributions.

• 17.5% annual leave loading.

• Access to flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.

• Health and wellness discounts, including fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.

• Cheap parking, on-campus childcare, and salary packaging options.

We are committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, and we encourage applications from candidates who bring diversity to our organization. We offer a range of career development opportunities and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and families, we would love to hear from you