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Drive initiatives that support every student to succeed
UC Level 7, Salary Range $103,259 pa - $111,865 pa plus 17% Super
Full Time Fixed Term till Dec 2026 | flexible working arrangements available
About us:
Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.
We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About the opportunity:
We are looking for a proactive and collaborative Senior Coordinator to coordinate, implement and evaluate initiatives that improve student retention outcomes across the University of Canberra. If you enjoy working at the intersection of strategy, collaboration and impact, this role is for you!
In this role, you will play a key part in building strong partnerships across faculties and business units, mapping the student journey, and using data and evidence to inform planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate and deliver University-wide student retention initiatives and projects
Build and maintain strong partnerships across faculties and central teams to drive a cohesive approach
Lead and contribute to student journey mapping to identify risks, opportunities and key transition points
Support planning and readiness for the rollout of institution-wide retention initiatives
Use data and evidence to inform program design, decision-making and continuous improvement
About you:
You have experience delivering projects in complex environments, and are confident in building strong partnerships across diverse stakeholders. You bring strong analytical capability and use data and evidence to inform decisions, evaluate outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored on our “Work at UC ” site that include:
Flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we only require your CV, no additional documents are necessary. Submit your CV through the “Apply Now” tab.
We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description , ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time
Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.
WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, the successful candidate will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.
For job specific information: please contact Mikaela Dockrill, Manager, Student Wellbeing & Support, mikaela.dockrill@canberra.edu.au .
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au . If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 10 May 2026
