"Coordinator, Inclusion Programs"

Coordinator, Inclusion Programs

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Work type: Full-time

Location: Flexible

Categories: Marketing and Communications, Advancement

Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements

Full-time and fixed-term until 15th January 2027

HEW 7 $105,933 - $116,643 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About the role:

The Coordinator, Inclusion Programs assists in the delivery of high-quality inclusion programs to support students and staff across the University. This position plays a key role in leading the coordination of strategic initiatives, including major internal and national surveys, and the implementation of strategic plans, including the Social Cohesion Action Plan, and the Disability Action Plan, driving meaningful progress towards a more accessible and inclusive campus community.

as Coordinator, Inclusion Programs, you will:

Support team members to delegate tasks effectively, manage priorities, and deliver high‑quality work within required timeframes.

Build and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders to enable meaningful consultation and ensure a cohesive, whole‑of‑university approach to inclusion initiatives.

Oversee reporting for key projects and strategic plans, ensuring accurate insights and timely updates for senior stakeholders.

Plan, coordinate and prioritises work and critical activities appropriately and recognises barriers to achieving outcomes, finds effective ways to deal with them and evaluates progress

Distil the core issues from complex information, draws accurate conclusions and condense complex information and next steps into simple concise terms that others can understand

Establish and demonstrate a high level of learning, energy and commitment and maintain personal integrity and make decisions consistent with University values     

To be successful, you’ll have:

A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or

Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or

An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Experience working within an organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures, preferably within the higher education sector

A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or

Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or

An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Experience working within an organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures, preferably within the higher education sector

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 Miller Soding (Senior Coordinator, Inclusion Programs) on miller.soding@deakin.edu.au.

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

 Coordinator Inclusion Programs HEW 7 Final.pdf

Applications for this position close on 10th 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.

Advertised: 03 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 10 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time