Program Coordinator - UQ Women in Engineering

University of Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% super

Leave loading 17.5%

Hybrid working options

Health and wellbeing programs

Study for Staff program

Job summary

University of Queensland seeks a part-time Program Coordinator for the Women in Engineering program at the EAIT faculty. The role focuses on outreach to secondary schools to inspire girls towards engineering and technology study and career paths.

You will coordinate events, engage student ambassadors, and work with marketing staff to raise awareness and increase female enrollment in engineering programs.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging secondary school students through education, outreach, student recruitment, marketing or related fields.
• High level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills including public speaking.
• Ability to liaise with senior staff and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate resources for outreach activities to engage high school students.
• Utilise student leaders as ambassadors for the outreach program.
• Lead and serve on the Women in Engineering Industry Advisory Board and prepare minutes.

Skills

Outreach programs

Public speaking

Student recruitment

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in education/marketing/engineering

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology (EAIT)

• UQ Women in Engineering Program

• Part‑time (60%-negotiable), fixed‑term position for up to 2 years

• Base salary will be in the range $106,709.01 - $116,198.52 + 17% super (HEW Level 7)

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment

• Based at our St Lucia Campus - Brisbane

About This Opportunity

We are offering a part‑time Program Coordinator position with the responsibility for developing outreach activities and strategies for The University of Queensland’s (UQ) Women in Engineering program. A key focus of the role is creating opportunities with secondary schools to inspire young women to explore engineering and technology study and career pathways.

This role significantly contributes to positioning UQ as the university of choice for women and will complement the initiatives and recruitment activities of the Faculty and broader UQ. The key objective is to increase the number of women enrolling in UQ’s engineering and technology programs and share the learnings from the program with Universities nationally to ultimately provide engineering dependent industries with increased participation of women in professional roles.

Key responsibilities will include:

You will have experience engaging and communicating with secondary school students, educators and school communities, and be passionate about encouraging young women to explore opportunities in engineering and technology.

Candidates may come from a range of backgrounds, including teaching, careers education, student recruitment, outreach, marketing, communications, engineering or related STEM fields. The primary focus is to connect with and educate women in years 8-12 to consider engineering as an attractive career option. You will work with the Manager, Marketing and Communication, staff within the Marketing and Communication team (Women in Engineering and Outreach), and key stakeholders across UQ to:

• Encourage women in secondary school to think positively about study in engineering and technology at tertiary level by increasing their awareness of the variety of career options available, and through experiential opportunities.

• Develop and implement effective strategies to engage with key target groups including prospective undergraduate students, high schools, government and industry sponsors, associations and student groups.

Specific duties will include:

• Develop and coordinate resources for outreach activities such as workshops, presentations, industry experiences, seminars, and other events to engage with high school students.

• Utilise current UQ students as Student Leaders who act as University ambassadors to support the outreach program.

• Lead and serve as a member of the Women in Engineering Industry Advisory Board, research and present agenda items, write minutes, as appropriate.

• Work with the Faculty’s Marketing and Communications Manager on opportunities for strategic communications and tailored resources for prospective women students.

• Ensure that the marketing program’s activities complement those of the University.

• Utilise the University CRM to coordinate activities across teams.

• Analyse the implementation and achievements of programs managed within the position utilising market data to measure and report on the effectiveness of activities.

• Provide advice to the Executive Dean, the Marketing and Communications Manager and the Associate Dean (Academic) on issues relating to supporting women within the Faculty’s student cohort.

About You

• Degree qualifications in education, marketing, communications, engineering, STEM, or a related discipline, with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Experience engaging secondary school students through education, outreach, student recruitment, marketing, communication or related fields.

• Understanding of engineering, technology and STEM career pathways desirable.

• High level of interpersonal and verbal communication skills including public speaking and the ability to liaise with a wide range of individuals including senior staff of the University and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively build, manage and maintain relationships with industry partners.

• Confidence in presenting in front small and large audiences.

• Strong client service focus, including the ability to relate easily and effectively to people from diverse backgrounds.

• Flexibility to travel and work outside normal hours, when necessary, with appropriate compensation.

• Ability to work autonomously and be self‑motivated, combined with a high level of initiative, drive and enthusiasm.

• Strong work ethics and willingness to go the extra mile to accomplish tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

• Sound knowledge of Australian higher education sector, university degree structures, and employability issues faced by students and graduates in domestic and international labour markets.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available.

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.

Interested?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Trent Leggatt via [e-mail].

Other Information

Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

We are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We are also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [e-mail] or calling [phone].

Applications close Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67896).