Program Officer, Girls to Graduates

About the role

The Girls to Graduates (G2G) program is a flagship equity initiative funded by the Australian Government's Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship (WISE) Round 5 program, aimed at helping girls and women from diverse backgrounds succeed in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine). As Program Officer, you will join a small team in the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) and report to the G2G Program Coordinator, contributing to the planning, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of the program. The position is part-time (28 hours per week) and fixed term until 30 June 2031.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver STEMM-focused outreach, access and participation initiatives on campus and with school and industry partners
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, industry partners and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the research, development and implementation of evidence-informed STEMM equity programs
• Assist with evaluation and continuous improvement, including monitoring and reporting on reach and impact
• Recruit, train, roster and supervise casual and volunteer staff, including student ambassadors
• Work within the Access and Widening Participation team and perform other duties under the MQ Professional Staff Enterprise Agreement

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification and/or extensive relevant experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of the factors affecting girls' and women's participation, retention and advancement in STEMM
• Proven project management skills, including evaluation and continuous improvement
• Strong written and oral communication and relationship-building skills with schools and communities
• Experience recruiting and managing casual staff and/or volunteers
• Police check and NSW Working with Children Check (current or willing to obtain), and a current NSW driver's licence

Required skills

• Office 365, including preparing materials for school and tertiary students
• Project coordination and evidence-based program improvement

What we offer

• Salary package from $102,136 per annum (HEW 6), plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• 17% superannuation, subsidised onsite parking, flexible working options and training and professional development
• Onsite childcare facilities, discounted health insurance and onsite vacation care

To apply, submit an online application with a CV and a two-page cover letter explaining how your experience meets the selection criteria. Applications close on 29 October 2026.