• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time .5 FTE and fixed-term (until 15 Oct 2026)
• HEW 7 $105,933 - $116,643 + 17% Superannuation

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

About the Role:

The Coordinator, Science and Society Network (SSN) will lead the integration of SSN’s interdisciplinary work across the university. This role will establish the SSN as Deakin’s cross-faculty interdisciplinary incubator and lead the development of a strategy to establish Deakin as a national leader in interdisciplinary research, with the goal of re-orienting the SSN towards becoming a distinctive, ongoing laboratory, hub, or centre to support EMCRs and interdisciplinary researchers.

As a Coordinator, Science and Society Network (SSN) you will:

• Support the SSN board by scheduling meetings, outlining agendas and minutes, and ensuring Action items are completed
• Support the SSN convenors in the design and delivery of flagship events such as EISS, a medical humanities workshop and Interdisciplinary skill building workshop
• Manage and organise the SSN seminar series of 8 – 12 events per year by liaising with streamleaders, Deakin business centres, and guests; creating materials; hosting each event across Zoom and YouTube Livestream, marketing and post-event video trimming
• Field inquiries from current grantholders and support the grant mentorship convenor 
• Organise the 2027 SSN grant application process: work with convenors and board on the call, work with streamleaders and communications team on disseminating the call, edit and update the Formstack, organise and promote an information session and organise the selection panel

 To be successful, you’ll have:

• Proven ability to lead complex projects, supported by extensive experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and training.
• Strong understanding of strategies to foster and support interdisciplinary research across diverse fields.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities proactively.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, resolve sensitive issues professionally, and build cooperative relationships.
• Experience in financial management, including proficiency with financial systems and sound budgeting practices.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work. × Ability to work independently with initiative and sound judgment, as well as collaboratively within complex and diverse environments.
• Demonstrated discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Experience managing websites and familiarity with design tools (e.g., Adobe Suite)
• Fluency in Adobe InDesign, Eventbrite, YouTube, Excel, Formstack, Mailchimp and social media platforms is desirable
  
  

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Violeta Traicevski (Strategic Adviser, Research and Innovation) via email at v.traicevski@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - HEW 7 Coordinator, Science Society (PL Cover).pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Thursday 26th March.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked 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 the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.