Body Donation Coordinator

• Continuing part-time appointment (21 hours per week 0.6 FTE)
• Level 5: $84002 - $94998 (pro-rata) 17% Superannuation
• Workdays: Monday 5 hours Tuesday to Friday 4 hours each day
• Based at Wollongong Campus

The Faculty of Science Medicine and Health (SMAH) comprises of the Schools of Science; Medical Indigenous and Health Sciences; Nursing; Psychology and the Graduate School of Medicine. With such a diverse science and health focus SMAH is positioned to be a major force in connected and science-embedded education and translational science medical and health research in Australia. Empowered by first-class teaching driven by active research and committed to advancing equity diversity and reconciliation this Faculty combines the very best of science with strong capacity for translation to our global communities needs and aspirations.

The School of Medical Indigenous & Health Sciences offers courses in Exercise Science and Rehabilitation Nutrition and Dietetics Medical and Health Sciences and Health Sciences (Indigenous Studies). This structure provides opportunities for cross-disciplinary teaching and research.

The Anatomy Laboratory is licensed within NSW for the provision of Anatomical Examination under the Anatomy Act 1977 and along with the physiology laboratories provides state of the art learning opportunities for students within the School of Medicine. The Laboratory comprises a small team of uniquely skilled staff.

About the role

Make a meaningful impact in medical education by coordinating the Body Donation Program (BDP). In this role youll oversee the day-to-day operations of the program ensuring a professional and compassionate experience for donors and their families.

Youll liaise with prospective donors families funeral directors crematorium staff and work closely with the Anatomy Laboratory technical team to ensure smooth addition youll have the opportunity to support School and Faculty initiatives contributing your skills to broader projects that make a difference.

What you will bring

You will have a degree in a relevant field such as Communications or Medical Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds including in sensitive situations are essential. Youll be confident applying policy and legislation to daily operations and experienced in using software to manage data for operations and planning. Excellent organisational skills attention to detail and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a small team are also required.

How to apply

Click on the Apply Now button at the bottom of the advertisement. Youll be prompted to submit a resume and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position please contact Christine Wilson Health & Medical Sciences Technical Team Manager onor via email:

Position description

Closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026 11:55 PM

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

Special job requirements

Part-time hours across Monday Friday are required to meet operational needs of the program.
Justice of the Peace certification UOW can support training to acquire this certification.
This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.

As required by federal legislation prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence during their previous employment or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the Universitys employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer and a recognised leader in gender equality we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse women disability LGBTIQ and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.