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Coordinator, Operations
Work type: Full-time
Location: Melbourne – Burwood
- Based at Deakin’s Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed term (until Dec 2027)
- HEW 7 $101,858 – $112,156 17% Superannuation
About the role:
The Coordinator, Operations, coordinates the delivery of operational services in the Centre including but not limited to human resources, finance, travel management including insurance, compliance with university process, partnerships support, infrastructure, information management and preparation of contracts for consultancy projects and other vendors. The role requires strategic thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several competing priorities simultaneously. The position works closely with stakeholders to deliver the best result for the local area and the broader university.
As a Coordinator, Operations, you will:
- Coordinate CHL’s workforce requirements by liaising with Deakin’s People and Culture team, CHL team members, Save the Children HR, and external stakeholders, including operational management of 60+ external consultants.
- Manage CHL’s travel-related processes, ensuring compliance with Deakin policies and procedures. Support staff and consultants with travel arrangements and independently liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient execution.
- Maintain CHL’s external contracts and partnerships database, coordinating updates with Deakin and other stakeholders.
- Implement and maintain information management procedures for the Centre, delivering regular training and monitoring compliance across the team.
- Oversee procurement processes for CHL, ensuring compliance with Deakin’s policies and working closely with internal stakeholders.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A Degree in business, commerce or arts with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training preferred.
- Extensive experience in an administration coordination or management role, preferably within a tertiary institution, research institute, NGO or similar organisation managing operational functions and initiating and or leading operational projects to deliver process efficiency.
- Experience with HR and operations processes, in a high volume and high-pressure diverse environment.
- Experience with University and/or NGO financial systems for financial management including accounts payable and receivable.
- Experience with governance for a board/ executive committee.
Download the Position Description.
How to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience via the Deakin website.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ashfaq Ali Yacoob Ali (Manager, Projects and Grants) via email ashfaq.yacoobali@deakin.edu.au
Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday, November 24.
Research Fellow
- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed-term until 30 November 2025
- Level B $113,157 – $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
As a Research Fellow, you will:
- Prepare and present research findings at the Tandem Summit event in June 2025
- Build portfolio of policy and strategy influence, generation of products, services or other innovations with positive real-world impact
- Work with partners and the CHL communication team to identify key dates for social media and external communication updates
- Adopt and promote a culture of research excellence, innovation and impact
- Build international reputation, based on growing, focused body of work recognised for quality, excellence and impact
To be successful, you’ll have:
- PhD in a relevant discipline, particularly leadership theory and research; and/or other relevant qualifications in leadership practice, and development
- emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or exhibitions
- success in obtaining external research funding
- ability to make a contribution to professional humanitarian or international development communities through research
- capacity to contribute to leadership of research and administration
How to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria via the Deakin website.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Josh Hallwright (Deputy Director, CHL) on j.hallwright@cfhl.org.au or +61 3 924 45726
Applications for this position close Monday, November 25.
