Senior Program Coordinator (Future You Program) Community Engagement

• $113k - $123kplus 17% Superannuation

• Fixed term fundeduntil December 2027

• Full-time (35 hours per week)

• Sydney-based or remote from anywhere in Australia

The Future You program aims to shift perceptions about who belongs in STEM education and careers among all students aged 8 12 years their teachers and their parents and carers via two core objectives: 1)Inspire girls and children from other underrepresented backgrounds and identities to pursue STEM careers by challenging stereotypes and communicating that STEM is for everyone; and 2)Raise awareness of the range of exciting STEM skilled career opportunities available by providing real life examples of people working in STEM careers and showing the different career pathways students can take.

Find out more about theFuture Youprogram:

the role

The Senior Program Coordinator plays a key role within the Future You program delivering high-quality projectsupportto strengthen engagement with families and communities. This position combines project management communications and stakeholder engagement to help expand the programs reach and impact.

You will lead the design and delivery of audience engagement strategies working collaboratively across the team to connect Future You with family and community audiences in meaningful ways.

The Future You team works flexibly including theoptionfor flexible hours. This role can be performed remotely from anywhere in Australia or be based in Sydney with on-campus and work-from-home options.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects that expand the reach of the Future You program to family and community audiences

• Develop and implement project plans including events activities and resources

• Developengagingonlineresourcesand materialfor parents

• Monitor track and report on project progress ensuring delivery aligns with time cost and quality expectations

• Provide proactive project support to team members and stakeholders

• Identify assess and manage risks offering practical solutions where needed

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Coordinate adherence to governance processes to ensure projects follow established frameworks

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of educational resources

• Monitor content and engagement metrics using insights to enhance performance

• Identifyopportunities to promote and grow the programs reach

• Support and attend outreach and engagement events including interstate travel asrequired

• Undertakeadditionaltasks as needed to support program delivery

Aboutyou

You are passionate about equitydiversityand inclusionand aligned with the values of the Future You program. You enjoy engaging with people understanding diverse audiences andidentifyingthe most effective ways to reach bring:

• Experience developing audience engagement strategies including events or promotional activities in a public-facing environment

• Experience working on similar programs or initiatives is highly regarded

• Strong communicationskills both written and verbal with a high attention to detail

• A collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholder groups

• Solid project management experience including planning documentation and lifecycle delivery

• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Confidence using a range of digital tools including the Microsoft Office suite

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team using initiative and sound judgement

• A background in STEM(preferred but notrequired)

The successful candidate will need a Full Drivers Licence(no vehiclerequired)and a valid WWCC. The role is funded until December will be open tooccasional travel(mostlyon weekends)to deliverevents.

We are open for candidates being based across Australia (notnecessarilySydney) - but you will need full Australian working rights (no sponsorship or overseas work).

Application documents:please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your motivation for applying and addressing the About You section of this job ad.

For informal queries please see the below contact details.

Otherwise please apply online -applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

Contact:Anne de Voronine Talent Acquisition Associate
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Applications close:23 MAY 11.55PM

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Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSWs focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety ethical conduct and strong integrity preferred candidates willbe requiredtoparticipatein a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
National and International Criminal history checks
Entitlement to work and ID checks
Working With Children Checks
Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
Verification of relevant qualifications
Verification of relevant professional membership
Employment history and reference checks
Financial responsibility assessments/checks
Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

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UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not toproceedwith any appointment.