Precinct Coordinator

Varied role collaborating across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Full-time continuing position
- Competitive salary, 17% super, additional University holidays and much more

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

**Position**:Full Time Continuing

**Location**:Callaghan, Newcastle (on-site)

**About the Unit**

The Research Facilities & Infrastructure (RFI) team within the Research & Innovation Division is a specialist team which oversees the strategy and operations of the University’s research and higher-risk teaching spaces. We drive the realisation of world-class research facilities and infrastructure, working with our colleagues in the Colleges and Divisions of the University.

The RFI team is a part of the Research & Innovation Division (R&I Division) and incorporates the BioResearch Facilities (BRF), the Central Analytical Facilities (CAF) and Research Infrastructure and Planning (RIP).

The R&I Division more broadly promotes and enhances the University's strong and vibrant research culture by attracting, training, and supporting researchers and industry partnerships to solve real-world problems, including through the provision of world-class research infrastructure.

**Be challenged and imagine with us**

In this role you will:

- be the interface between the Precinct Management Committees, key stakeholders and the wider precinct community;
- lead virtual Precinct teams to deliver on developed strategies, processes, and procedures;
- work closely with technical and professional staff in the Precincts, as well as academics and other parties undertaking research and teaching activities in these areas, supporting:

- safe work practices
- infrastructure mapping and planning
- efficient allocation and utilisation of spaces

This position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

**How will you inspire us?**
- You will bring a “can-do” attitude and strong stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrate your ability to manage varying expectations, standards, and compliance across internal and external multidisciplinary occupant groups
- Shape the future, engage beyond the University, work collaboratively, strive for excellence, drive performance and show courage and respect

This role will be working closely with the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, and applicants with a background in these areas are highly encouraged.

**About our university**

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

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**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 and Life leave, 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.

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**Your next steps**
- Your resume
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below:

- Degree in a relevant area (Science, Engineering, Business, Administration etc.) with relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education / training.
- Proven expertise in working in a professional environment with an understanding of organisational goals and processes to measure outcomes against key performance indicators.
- Demonstrated problem solving capability, including the ability to research required information, prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, including submission and report writing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build rapport and effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and the ability to work both autonomously and cooperatively within a university or similarly multifaceted organisation context.
- Experience in identifying risk and advising and implementing appropriate action.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse, redesign, and enhance processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivit