Project Coordinator

**Role type**:Fixed term for 12 months

**Department**:Enterprise Performance Group ; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

**Salary**:UoM 7 - $1 0 9, 093 - $1 1 8, 091 p.a. plus 17% super
- Influence university-wide initiatives / Collaborate with diverse project teams / Shape student and staff experience
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**

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**Your next career opportunity**

As a Project Coordinator in the Enterprise Portfolio Group (EPG) at the University of Melbourne, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives that shape the institution's future. You'll work closely with Project Managers and Initiative leads to plan, coordinate, and execute projects that impact the entire university. This role offers you the opportunity to engage with senior executives, academics, and professional staff across the institution, contributing to innovative solutions that enhance the student experience and drive organisational excellence.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Project Support: Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of key projects within the EPG portfolio.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and support their contributions to projects.
- Governance Support: Provide secretariat support to project working groups, including producing reports and following up on action items.
- Risk Management: Identify project risks, escalate to Initiative Leads, and support mitigation strategies.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a proactive and adaptable professional with project coordination experience, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders in a complex university environment.

**You may also**:

- Hold a bachelor's degree with relevant project coordination experience (minimum 1 year).
- Demonstrate knowledge of project management, preferably in higher education or public sector settings.
- Show excellent writing skills adaptable to various purposes and audiences.
- Possess strong problem-solving abilities and creative thinking skills.
- Have experience in stakeholder engagement and collaborative work environments.
- Exhibit good judgment and the ability to anticipate project and stakeholder needs.
- Demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Have experience working in tertiary education to improve student and /or staff experience (desirable).
- Be familiar with project management methodologies and tools like Smartsheet (desirable).
- Hold a qualification in project management (desirable).

**What**we**offer you**

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

**Your new team - Enterprise Performance Group**

The Enterprise Performance Group (EPG) is a centre of excellence in business transformation and data, driving improved operational efficiency, effectiveness, and experiences across the University.

The EPG 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 ’.

**Be Yourself**

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

**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.

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