Children's University Coordinator

The Children’s University Coordinator plays a vital role in developing and delivering the program objectives for Children’s University Swinburne, aimed at raising aspirations and fostering a love of learning among children and young people aged 7-18. This program provides enriching learning experiences outside school hours, partnering with community learning destinations and celebrating student achievements through formal graduation ceremonies.

Reporting to the Manager, Children’s University Swinburne, the Coordinator will design and implement engagement strategies to support partnerships with secondary schools and learning destinations, foster strong relationships with school representatives, and lead activities including school visits, campus events, program launches, and graduations. The role also focuses on creating and cultivating strategic partnerships to expand the range of innovative and impactful learning opportunities offered by the program.

**About You**
**To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities**:

- Demonstrated ability to manage projects and multiple tasks
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a diversity of individuals from both within and outside the organisation
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a dynamic environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills including demonstrated ability to resolve issues

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

**Qualifications**
A degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

**To Apply**
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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**Applications Close: Sunday 2nd February 2025, 11pm**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

**Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.**
- As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant._
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