Project Officer (closes Monday March 16th 2009)

Founded in 1979, The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations (CAPA) is the national peak body representing over 270,000 postgraduate students.  As the national voice on postgraduate issues, CAPA’s role is to inform public debate, and communicate the interests and needs of postgraduate students to the Federal Government, Opposition, minor parties, higher education peak bodies and the media.

Further information on the history and activities of CAPA can be found in the book 25 Years of CAPA, available at www.capa.edu.au/about.


CAPA is currently recruiting for the position of Project Officer for the national office.  Applicants who meet or exceed selection criteria will be invited to interview for the position.

The closing date for applications is Monday March 16th, 2009.

Submission checklist
To be considered for an interview applicants must submit the following:

  1. A cover letter, including contact details and a summary statement in support of your application
  2. Statement addressing selection criteria
  3. Current resume
  4. Current contact details for at least 2 professional referees


Statement addressing selection criteria
Click here for full details of the Position Description and Selection Criteria.


Current resume and referees
Applications must be accompanied by a current resume, including contact details for at least two professional referees.

Where to send applications
Applications will be accepted via the online form only.

For enquiries about the position or the submission process, please contact Nigel or Jessica at admin@capa.edu.au.