Principal Coordinator, Teaching Recognition

About the role

The University of Queensland is looking for a Principal Coordinator, Teaching Recognition, based at its St Lucia campus. Working within the Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation (ITaLI), you will lead a portfolio of awards, grants and professional recognition programs that showcase outstanding educators and advance teaching excellence. You will partner with academics, senior leaders and key stakeholders to deliver impactful initiatives and provide specialist advice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of teaching awards, grants, accredited fellowship programs and other recognition initiatives.
• Manage multiple concurrent program cycles, including promotion, applications, assessment, approvals, outcomes, reporting and review.
• Provide specialist advice on program requirements, policy and governance to applicants, committees and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with academic and professional staff, senior leaders, committees and external organisations.
• Drive continuous improvement through enhanced systems, processes, stakeholder engagement and data-informed decision making.

Required profile

• A degree with at least four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Substantial experience coordinating complex programs or end-to-end processes, ideally involving awards, grants, accreditation, professional recognition, assessments or committee decisions.
• Experience reviewing and improving systems and processes using data, feedback and practical insights.
• Must hold unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment; employer-sponsored work rights are not available.

Required skills

• Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to manage concurrent activities and meet fixed deadlines independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including preparing guidance, reports, briefings and correspondence.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills and sound judgement in resolving complex issues.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information appropriately.

What we offer

• Base salary in the range of $106,709 - $116,198 plus 17% superannuation (HEW Level 7).
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental and primary care leave, 17.5% leave loading and flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on-campus childcare and affordable parking.

Applications close 28 October 2026. Candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter through the university's Talent Acquisition team, stating the job reference number in the subject line; email applications are not accepted. Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia and criminal history checks.