Senior Project Officer

Job No.: 665170

Location: 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $100,173 - $109,871 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University as a Senior Project Officer
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community and support high-level project delivery
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

The Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE) program is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to play a crucial role in coordinating high-level projects that drive innovation and excellence. This position demands a proactive approach to liaising between project teams, university departments and external clients, ensuring seamless communication and efficient delivery of project goals. Your expertise will be pivotal in developing comprehensive project documentation and providing timely updates and reports that keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.

This position will be responsible for a variety of tasks from drafting correspondence and scheduling meetings to managing events and providing secretarial support for the Co-Directors and committees. The Senior Project Officer will also be at the heart of facilitating effective communication and workflow, ensuring that every aspect of the project is handled with precision and professionalism.

We are seeking someone with high-level project management skills, coupled with proven abilities to establish priorities, allocate resources and meet deadlines. Strong relationship management skills are also essential, as you will need to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders.

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a proven track record of successfully coordinating projects, we invite you to apply and join our team to make a significant impact.

About Monash University

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity , and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents . 

To Apply

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs ".

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please get in touch at [email protected] and we'll be happy to assist.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Mr Reynold Dias, Interim COO, Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE), [email protected]

Position Description: Senior Project Officer

Applications Close: Sunday 9 June 2024, 11:55pm AEST

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