Coordinator, Co-Curricular Development

Curtin Business School MBA; Western Australia; Presencial; AUD 109.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

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Health and wellbeing services

Salary packaging

Additional leave

Descripción de la vacante

Curtin University is seeking a collaborative Coordinator, Co-curricular Development to champion high-quality co-curricular participation across the university.

You’ll work with students, staff and partners to strengthen the quality, reach and impact of co-curricular opportunities, with a focus on improving equitable participation for students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds and First Nations students.

Formación

• A relevant qualification with considerable relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and delivering effective programs or services.
• Ability to develop and implement processes and strategies that improve quality and outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and build cooperation across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate the growth, delivery, governance and evaluation of the Curtin Extra framework and support high-quality co-curricular programs across Curtin.
• Help students recognise and articulate the skills and capabilities they develop through co-curricular participation.
• Partner with university teams, students and external organisations to expand equitable access to high-quality co-curricular opportunities, particularly for underrepresented student groups.
• Build awareness of Curtin Extra through advocacy, presentations, training, resources and promotional initiatives.
• Support effective governance, data systems, participation records, compliance, evaluation and recognition processes.
• Use student engagement data and program evaluation to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen student and graduate outcomes.

Conocimientos

Relationship-focused

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Organisational skills

Governance

Creative problem-solving

CRM systems

Reporting tools

Educación

Relevant qualification

Herramientas

CRM platforms

Reporting tools

Databases

Descripción del empleo

• Full-time, continuing (permanent) opportunity | Curtin Perth (Bentley) Campus
• Commencing January 2027 | Help students build skills beyond the classroom
• Grow Curtin Extra and strengthen student engagement and employability outcomes

Job Reference: 1701292

About the Role

Curtin University is seeking a collaborative and creative Coordinator, Co-curricular Development to champion high-quality co-curricular participation and development across the University.

You’ll work with students, staff and partners to strengthen the quality, reach and impact of co-curricular opportunities, with a particular focus on improving equitable participation for students from low socioeconomic status (LSES) backgrounds and First Nations students. Through this work, you’ll help students make the most of experiences that enrich their studies and strengthen their graduate outcomes.

A key focus of the role is Curtin Extra, our framework for enhancing students’ co-curricular learning and recognising their participation and achievements. You’ll help students understand and articulate the skills they develop through these experiences, while supporting quality programs and effective governance across Curtin.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate the growth, delivery, governance and evaluation of the Curtin Extra framework and support high-quality co-curricular programs across Curtin.
• Help students recognise and articulate the skills and capabilities they develop through co-curricular participation.
• Partner with university teams, students and external organisations to expand equitable access to high-quality co-curricular opportunities, particularly for underrepresented student groups.
• Build awareness of Curtin Extra through advocacy, presentations, training, resources and promotional initiatives.
• Support effective governance, data systems, participation records, compliance, evaluation and recognition processes.
• Use student engagement data and program evaluation to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen student and graduate outcomes.

SELECTION CRITERIA

You are a relationship-focused program coordinator who enjoys bringing people together, developing new ideas and translating them into meaningful student experiences. You balance creativity with strong organisation and sound governance.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• A relevant qualification with considerable relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and delivering effective programs or services.
• Ability to develop and implement processes and strategies that improve quality and outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence and build cooperation across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent organisational skills, with experience coordinating people and events, prioritising work and using initiative.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to contribute effectively within a busy, collaborative and culturally diverse team.
• Confidence using multiple systems, CRM platforms and reporting tools.

Competence in using databases, student management systems and digital platforms, together with an understanding of student engagement, equity and inclusion in higher education, would be highly regarded.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, applicants require permanent working rights in Australia to be considered.
2. Successful applicants are subject to a criminal record check and relevant background, integrity and reference checks in accordance with University requirements.
3. The role may require work outside normal office hours.

Your new Team: – Student Life and Community

Based within Student Life and Community, you’ll contribute to Curtin’s student success and community development priorities. The role works closely with students, academic and professional colleagues, the Curtin Student Guild and industry and community partners to support co-curricular learning and recognition across Curtin’s campuses and partner institutions.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2026 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

This full-time, continuing (permanent) role attracts a salary package of $109,277 - $117,331 (G07) per annum plus 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Applications close: 8.00PM (AWST), 13 November 2026

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.