Project Coordinator - UniReady in Schools

The Centre for Enabling Pathways is a newly established centre with the UniReady Enabling Program as the main flagship program. The UniReady Enabling Program has been running since 2010 and has a long history of success in helping students obtain their pathway to Higher Education. It is offered in a wide variety of modes and locations including Curtin Bentley Camps, Open Universities Australia and Prisons

The Projects team are a cohesive, dynamic team who have involvement across various projects within the Centre.

Your new role

The Project Coordinator will work within the Projects team and be responsible for the smooth delivery of the program to about 50 high schools across Western Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate who is passionate about education and who would like to work closely with high school teachers in supporting them through the delivery and teaching of the UniReady program within their school.
In this role, you will

• Manage and coordinate project work plans, time lines and implementation and evaluation methods. This is tied to the delivery life cycle of a unit at university and reporting for schools to SCSA (Schools Curriculum Standards Authority)
• Coordinate activities related to assigned projects, using appropriate project management methodology and systems, to achieve the defined project outcomes
• Liaise with relevant partners and stakeholders and provide them with support and advice on the delivery of the program to the Project Lead
• Coordinate resources associated with the delivery of assigned projects, monitor projects costs and provide updates and reports

• Easily accessible location with great parking, bus station and end of trip facilities
• State of the art offices and agile working.
• Vibrant campus with an array of food trucks, coffee shops and restaurants
• A flexible benefits package with excellent superannuation provisions.
• Wellness is part of our culture, and we encourage positive lifestyle choices through a range of activities and initiatives.
• A vibrant campus with gym, child care, wellness programs, medical and counselling services.
• Opportunity for on-going career development and opportunity to attend national and international conferences
• Curtin continues to be a leader in reconciliation in the Higher Education sector, being one of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an Elevate RAP - the highest level within Reconciliation Australia’s Workplace RAP Framework.
• The University has recently been named as one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers for 2019-2020 by the Diversity Council of Australia (DCA)

For further information on Curtin and all of our employee benefits visit https://about.curtin.edu.au/jobs/

We are looking for someone with:

• Completion of a relevant degree qualification in Education or a relevant degree with teaching experience.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to coordinate and implement project plans to achieve desired outcomes within resourcing constraints.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to consult and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people and with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated high level written communication skills with the ability to construct clear and concise project reports.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and often competing tasks with attention to accuracy and detail within deadlines.
• Proven ability to work well in a team, including respecting difference, leading and supporting others, accepting direction, and working to group goals.

• You will require a working with children check (WWC).

Candidates should note that some Curtin University positions are covered by the Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces. For further information please visit:

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/announcements/mandatory-covid-19-vaccination-policy-wa-workforces

If the position you are applying for is covered by this policy, you will be required to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status (or formally granted exemption) prior to commencing employment.
Next steps

Please apply on-line with a cover letter and resume to enable us to assess your suitability for the role. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process please advise in your cover letter.

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Applications close: 9:00PM AWST, Sunday 6th February 2022  

Contact details

If you have a query in relation to the application process please contact our careers team on [email protected].

Inclusion and Diversity at Curtin

We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

We have received recognition in this area:

• Voted one of Australia’s Inclusive Employers for 2019-2020 (Diversity Council of Australia).
• Have become one of the first Universities to receive accreditation for an Elevated Reconciliation Action Plan.
• Achieved Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation (2018-2022).
• Voted 16th best workplace for new dads in Australia (HBF - Direct Advice for Dads, 2019).

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.