Project Coordinator

**Job no**: 0058486
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full time & open to Part time (0.8 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months;
**Department/School**:Office of the Provost
**Salary**:UOM 7 - $98,402 - $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Competitive salary package and other benefits
- Flexible work environment

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

**About the Office of the Provost**
Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports the achievement of the vision and objectives for education, people and community set out in Advancing Melbourne 2030. The Office of the Provost portfolio sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture, Administration & Finance) within Chancellery, and is responsible for strategic leadership in:

- Education and student experience, including curriculum, teaching, and learning quality and innovation, learning technologies and spaces, student wellbeing and engagement and widening participation for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- People and Community, including Human Resources, academic and professional staff careers, University community-building, diversity and inclusion for students and staff, and the Respect at Melbourne program.
- Indigenous strategy, including research, education and engagement, student and staff planning, truth-telling and cultural heritage.

The Office of the Provost works closely with Faculties, other areas of Chancellery and external partners.

**About the Role**
As a dynamic and dedicated Project Coordinator (Student Wellbeing) for the student life team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful planning, delivery, and reporting of a wide range of initiatives across the University community. With a wealth of stakeholders to work with, you will be a key liaison, fostering collaboration and communication to guarantee the smooth and efficient implementation of the new Student Wellbeing & Mental Health Framework.

Reporting to the Program Manager (Student Life), you will be responsible for managing project interdependencies and aligning them with the University's strategic priorities across key areas and faculties. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for driving results, you will be committed to delivering projects on time and to the highest standard. With your proactive approach and ability to think strategically, you will be an instrumental member of the Student Life team and a valued asset to the University.

Other responsibilities include:

- Support the coordination and delivery of a range of initiatives related to implementation of the University’s Student Wellbeing & Mental Health Framework across key University areas and faculties;
- Provide governance support for working/reference groups, meetings and other activities including preparing timely and accurate agendas, minutes and reports;
- Support communications initiatives including event management and content development for websites and collateral;
- Prepare succinct and accurate reports, briefing papers and presentations tailored to key University committees and audiences including senior executives.

**About You**
You are a professional coordinator committed to working collaboratively, understanding different perspectives and developing new initiatives. You also need to have a proven track record of working effectively with various stakeholders to build trusted relationships. Your attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, and research and synthesising skills are also essential for you to strive success for the role.

You will also have:

- A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience and success implementing and/ or coordinating student and/or wellbeing focused programs, initiatives, or projects.
- Excellent problem-solving, research and synthesising skills to distil complex perspectives into succinct advice and guide decision making.

**Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.**
- 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._

**About the University**
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagem