Education and Training Coordinator

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Salary Package: From $93,017 - $102,676 (Level 6) plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full-time, 7-year project funded, fixed term position (35 hours/week) – Flexible workdays and hours may be considered for the right candidate
• Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde)
CEVAW is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all positions.

THE ROLE

Located in the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (CEVAW), the Education and Training Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and delivering the Indigenous Research Ethics and Training program) in collaboration with the Deputy Director (Indigenous). The Indigenous Research Ethics and Training program will ensure that inclusive methodologies and ethics are consistently adopted across CEVAW providing skills and knowledge for the future generations of gender-based violence researchers.

About You

You are a highly organised self-starter with the ability to work to deadlines, have experience tracking projects and have highly developed verbal and written communication skills. You are able to develop and/or modify programs, processes, systems and policies that may impact University wide initiatives and a demonstrated ability to manage financial and physical resources.

Your experience in developing and implementing new initiatives and demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders will be strongly valued. You will be recognised for your ability to build strong relationships, and ability to bring people together to collectively resolve roadblocks with strong and sensitive negotiation skills with a commitment to quality outcomes.

About Us

The Australia Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Elimination of Violence against Women (CEVAW) is the world’s first Centre to tackle the full range of forms of violence against women in Australia and the Indo-Pacific region. CEVAW aims to transform our understanding of the problem by examining the structural drivers that cause and compound violence against women (VAW), and pioneering new, evidence-based approaches to inform trajectory-altering practice and policy. CEVAW will generate fundamental knowledge on the causes of violence, the contexts in which it occurs, and the most effective and efficient responses. This interdisciplinary research will be data-driven, Indigenous-centred and co-designed with partners. CEVAW brings together over 40 world-leading experts to develop scalable approaches to eliminate violence against women across the legal, security, economic, health, and political systems of Australia and the region. Headquartered at Monash University, CEVAW comprises 14 chief investigators at seven Australian institutions,15 partner investigators worldwide, 33 partner organisations and over 100 HDR students and postdoctoral fellows. By building strategic and strong partnerships with Australian and international research institutions and partner organisations, CEVAW will translate research into innovative tools and strengthened capacity to drive the elimination of violence against women. With almost $50M investment from the ARC and contributing organisations, CEVAW is poised to make a significant, global impact.

The Research Education and Training Coordinator will be located in the Department of Indigenous Studies at Macquarie University but will be connected to all CEVAW staff, students, partners and stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

• Coordinate and support the delivery of the Research Ethics and Training Program.

• Liaise closely with academics and students to ensure the success of the monthly Internship program.

• Organise an annual end of year event that is dedicated to research networking and industry and community partnerships and developing opportunities for reciprocal mentoring relationships.

• Organise the annual On-Country Learning program at Macquarie University and with Auckland University (Aotearoa) and other partners of CEVAW.

• Maintain detailed enrolment and completion records of students, post docs and CIs who complete the Research Ethics and Training program and related events.

• Maintain detailed minutes and records including preparation of agendas for MQ/CEVAW related meetings.

• Responsible for effective budgeting and financial record keeping and reconciliation as per MQ and CEVAW policies.

• Market and promote the Research Ethics and Training Program.

• Contribute to publishing findings and innovations from the Research Ethics and Training Program.

Selection Criteria:
 

To be considered for this position, please apply online by submitting your CV and a separate cover letter and a Selection Criteria Statement that demonstrates how you meet the following selection criteria:       

Essential Criteria:

• Experience working with Indigenous people and communities both nationally and internationally

• University research experience as well as tertiary qualifications in a relevant field

• Demonstrated ability to manage financial and physical resources

• Demonstrated ability to plan at both strategic and operational levels with organisational skills to ensure the delivery and implementation of the Research and Ethics Training Program and projects

• Proven ability to work collaboratively, diplomatically, and effectively with Indigenous researchers and staff in an organisational setting.

• Highly developed conceptual, analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to develop innovative solutions

• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills

• Strong and sensitive negotiation skills, and ability to navigate intercultural contexts and communications

• Amenable to flexible working arrangements

Desirable Criteria:

• Postgraduate degree in relevant discipline

Special Requirements:

• Ability to travel interstate and internationally

• Amenable to flexible working arrangements

Specific Role Enquires: Professor Bronwyn Carlson, Head of Department and Professor, Department of Indigenous Studies at [email protected]

General Recruitment Enquiries: Faculty of Arts Human Resources team at [email protected]     

Applications Close: Wednesday, 24 January 2024, 11:55pm

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Applications Close:

24/01/2024 11:59 PM

Diversity and Inclusion

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Flexible Work
 

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub .