Project Coordinator

Job no: 0061983
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years ( 2 roles available)
Department: Operational Performance Group (OPG)
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338-$110,780 p.a. plus 17% super

• Support multiple exciting projects
• Have a significant impact on staff and students
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role
This presents an excellent opportunity for a Project Coordinator to join our team and contribute to multiple exciting projects within the Student Services Transformation Program. As the Project Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the delivery of these projects. This role will require you to possess expertise in the subject matter of the projects, assisting with project planning, developing project materials, and managing other project-related tasks as necessary.

Additionally, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the university, including senior leaders and staff from academic and professional portfolios. Establishing and nurturing strong relationships will be crucial for the successful execution of projects assigned by Project Managers and Initiative Leaders. This role offers exposure to various areas of the university and provides opportunities to engage in diverse projects. Your exceptional work will have a significant impact on the experiences of both staff and students.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support the whole cycle of key projects and initiatives
• Prepare high quality project resources and artefacts and develop a deep understanding of projects and stakeholders
• Provide secretariat support to project working activities
• Engage with project stakeholders to ensure the successfully delivery of projects

Who we are looking for
We’re looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

You should possess strong communication and organisational skills, along with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels is crucial for this role. You must also demonstrate the capacity to motivate, persuade, negotiate, and engage with key stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

You will also have:

• Extensive experience and specialist or broad knowledge in a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of project management including the development and implementation of detailed project plans involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in a higher education setting would be an advantage but not essential.
• Good judgement, with an ability to anticipate project and stakeholder needs, and to identify dependencies across different pieces of work.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Operational Performance Group
The Operational Performance Group (OPG) is a centre of excellence in business transformation and data, driving improved operational efficiency, effectiveness, and experiences across the University. The OPG brings together specialist skills and expertise to discover opportunities and partner with you to define, design, test and deliver solutions. We provide assurance, organisation, measurable contributions, enhanced transparency and improved engagement and communications between all stakeholders – We help build a community of support to ‘get the job done’.

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits  page!

The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion  page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required  to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Position Description