Coordinator Researcher Development and Training
Coordinator Researcher Development and Training
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Job Description
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The Coordinator Researcher Development and Training will leverage their specialist learning and development experience along with their project management skills to oversee the creation and coordination of a comprehensive researcher training program. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth implementation of training initiatives designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of our researchers.
You will be predominantly based at the NIER Precinct (Callaghan Campus) but will require working from other University campuses including Newcastle City Ourimbah Gosford and Sydney from time to time.
In this role you will:
- Coordinate and implement strategic project activities that focus on capability building for our researchers
- Develop best practice research management communication and leadership skills that contribute to building a responsible research culture.
- Collaborate with experts from across our University and develop relationships with key sector external experts.
This fixedterm position is full time and will be located at the NIER Precinct (Callaghan Campus) (Awabakal land).
How will you inspire us
You will have:
- Experience in a learning and development role and the ability to design and deliver a capability and capacity building program with development and training activities ideally for researchers in the Higher Education sector.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of current bestpractice in Design Thinking and Whole Brain Thinking methodologies and techniques and a strong understanding of Researcher Learning and Development and its key players and roles.
- Strong project management and organisational skills along with highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
For full list of essential criteria please see attached Position Description
This is an exciting opportunity to support ourUniversitys research and innovation community by using your learning and development expertise to deliver education training mentoring and targeted development programs for our Academics at all stages of the academic career lifecycle.
What we offer
The remuneration for this position isfrom$103641 to $116596 plus 17 superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
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:
- 17 super and salary packaging.
- Additional University Holiday days generous personal life and parental leave annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme.
- Discounts on private health insurance gym memberships software travel and more.
- A range of support and wellbeing programs.
For more information on benefits and conditions please follow this link.
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 worldleading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence equity engagement and sustainability.
Your next steps
Important information before you apply:
- If viewing this on a job board other than the Universitys please click Apply (or equivalent) to reach the Universitys website where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
- Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.
Your application:
Your application must include:
- Your resume.
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the position description.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.
We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable inclusive and barrierfree. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application please reach out to
We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.
Contact Us
For specific position enquiries please contact Jo Dixon Manager Research Advantage onor via email at
Having technical difficulties Please reach out to us: Please note we do not accept email applications.
Closing date:Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 11.59pm AEST
We are excited to beLooking Aheadwith you
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
