Research Coordinator

• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time and fixed term until 31 December 2026

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

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 Research Coordinator, you will:

1. Support the delivery of the Strategic and Communications plans and work directly with our Faculty and Deakin Central teams. This includes:
2. • identifying and creating connections to translate and distribute research findings and outcomes from the Centre to raise the profile of the Centre.
   • Research administration activities to support positive grant performance and the continued success as we become a new Institute.
   • develop SEED research briefings and other SEED related research stories and encourage cohort engagement via newsletters, website content, social media and podcasts.
   • maintain SEED websites and other media channels, by contributing to stream content to ensure that it is up to date.
3. Support leaders with capacity-building activities for PhD and EMCR scholars within and across SEED-Lifespan and the School of Psychology.
4. Assist with the management of longitudinal studies network directories, running regular webinars, hosting bi-annual national Master Classes.
5. Support relationship maintenance with SEED affiliated cohort consortia, and the integration of cohort studies to ensure the Centre is well represented.
6. Support organisation and promotion of events including strategic planning days, internal and external launch events, regular showcases, and symposiums such as the annual Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience.
• Experience with health information and data, and ability to successfully contribute to research administration by delivering service excellence.
• Ability to contribute to community engagement for research, and support our networks and partnerships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues.
• Marketing and communications skills desirable, for instance experience in editing and production of research content via various creative mediums such as developing animations, short videos and podcasting.

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 Kristin Williams, Executive Officer at

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

PD Research Coordinator,

Applications for this position close on Monday 17th November at 11:55pm.

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.