(HE06) 89,383-$96,550 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term position full time available for a Diversity Outreach Coordinator for a fixed period until December 2025.

The Diversity Outreach Coordinator will collaborate with the Outreach and Engagement Team within the Domestic Recruitment portfolio, working alongside the Lead, Outreach and Engagement, STEM Teacher in Residence, and two fellow Outreach Coordinators. Responsibilities include implementing various school outreach programs aimed at supporting young women in pursuing STEM careers.

This role involves close cooperation with partner universities to develop and execute programs for primary and high school students. Additionally, it entails establishing a framework for effective outreach practices, partnering with professional associations like Robogals, and collaborating with internal divisions to achieve diversity objectives.

The Diversity Portfolio suite of programs aim to:

• Remove barriers that stop women taking part in STEM education and careers
• Empower girls and young women to pursue STEM degrees
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to pursue STEM degrees

You'll collaborate extensively with partner universities to craft and execute a comprehensive range of programs for primary and high school students. Your responsibilities will encompass designing, developing, and implementing these initiatives, as well as liaising with stakeholders, measuring outcomes, reporting on progress, and managing general administrative duties. Your approach will be data-driven, ensuring alignment with funding arrangements and delivering successful outcomes.

To be successful you will need:

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with proven ability to build relationships and positive rapport with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management, project management and organisational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to interpret data to evaluate programs and make recommendations for planning purposes.  
• Knowledge of challenges and opportunities in working with schools and the education sector.
• Understanding of gender equity as a systemic, complex issue particularly in STEM. 

You will be IT literate, highly experienced in Microsoft Office and cloud collaborative tools.

Prior experience working in primary or secondary education contexts would be an advantage in this role.

***This position requires a valid Working with Children Check and current drivers’ licence***

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of External Engagement is committed to the University’s growth ambitions through best practice marketing, the generation of international opportunities, and the forging of deep industry, media and alumni connections.  

Learn more at: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/external-engagement/

How to apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

***Applications close 11:55pm, Monday 24th February***

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Wee-Ching Kong
Lead, Outreach and Engagement
weeching.kong@adelaide.edu.au
8313 0554

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.