Physics Education Program Coordinator

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation 
Term: Full time, Continuing

The Position

Based in the Physics Education Centre within the Research School of Physics, the Physics Education Centre Coordinator provides high level, comprehensive advice and administrative support to the Physics Education program.

The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to the following.

• Provide expert advice interpretation and assistance on University policies, rules and procedures.
• Act as the first point of contact for student and staff enquiries relating to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs offered by the Research School of Physics.
• Provide high-level support to the Physics Education Centre academic team.
• Management of physics education events such as student seminars and physics project market day.
• Management of scholarships and prizes.

The Person

To excel in this role you will have experience in tertiary sector administration and will demonstrate:

• An strong focus on helping people using empathy and care
• Ability to problem solve and work collaboratively as a member of a team
• High level of motivation and initiative
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

The School

The Research School of Physics represents Australia's largest university based research and teaching activity in the physics discipline. Hundreds of academics, technical staff and students form the School's greatest asset, its people. This critical mass of researchers is of fundamental importance in fostering the kind of interdisciplinary interactions that create modern research excellence.

We offer our professional staff a dynamic and flexible working environment with excellent training and career development opportunities and the opportunity to work in a collaborative, inclusive team.

The College

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the disciplines of: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology and is also home to a number of cross-disciplinary and specialist Institutes and Centres.  Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver a research-led education program that encompasses the breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and by world-class facilities. 

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For further information please contact, Professor Ben Buchler, T: 0400 169 456, E: Ben.Buchler@anu.edu.au 

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.  For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.