Expression of Interest – HDR Symposium Convenor
The AAEE HDR Symposium Convenor is primarily responsible for the operation and delivery of activities related to the AAEE HDR Symposium. This is a co-opted position into the AAEE executive committee without voting rights. They work closely with the Education coordinator/s and the Research School convenor to ensure that the HDR symposium can access holistic development opportunities. The convenor will work closely with other AAEE and EA members to ensure a calendar year of development opportunities. Full details of responsibilities available from the AAEE Website.
Responsibilities
- provide leadership for the planning and delivery of the HDR Symposium
- work with the AAEE Executive and conference organising committee to align the Symposium with conference timelines, logistics and communications
- review and refine the Symposium format each year, including working closely with the previous Convenor to ensure continuity and improvement
- develop the annual call for participation/expression of interest and any related guidance for applicants
- coordinate the review and selection process for HDR participants, where applicable
- design a supportive, inclusive and development-focused program for HDR candidates
- oversee scheduling of sessions, participant groupings, and matching of candidates with mentors or feedback providers
- work with AAEE communications channels to advertise the opportunity and promote participation
- support smooth delivery of the event, including chairing or delegating session facilitation as needed
- lead post-event evaluation and prepare a short handover/report with recommendations for the following year
- attend the AAEE conference to facilitate the symposium
Selection Criteria
The ideal appointee will demonstrate:
- knowledge of engineering education research and/or the HDR environment in Australasia
- strong organisational and project coordination skills
- ability to communicate effectively with HDR candidates, academics and committee members
- capacity to lead a collaborative process and manage timelines
- commitment to inclusion, collegiality and developmental support for emerging researchers
- ability to work constructively with volunteers and stakeholders across institutions
- prior involvement in AAEE activities, conferences, symposiums or networks. Having strong links to the Australasian Engineering Education Research community would be looked upon favourably.
- experience supervising, mentoring or supporting undergraduate or HDR candidates
- experience convening academic events, workshops or scholarly development activities
To express interest in a facilitation role, please submit to Gavin Buskes (g.buskes@unimelb.edu.au) & Zachery Quince (zach.quince@scu.edu.au) via email with a statement (two page maximum) addressing the selection criteria by 29th of May, 2026