Project Coordinator

**Job no**: 575117
**Work type**: Part-time
**Location**: Melbourne - Burwood
**Categories**: Administration
- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Part time, Fixed term until June 2026
- Hew 7 $ 105,933 - $ 116,643 + 17% Superannuation

**Why work with us?**

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

**Who are we?**

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

**About the role**:
The Project Coordinator plays a key role in managing and delivering of high-quality events and projects aligned with the objectives of the funded program. The position is responsible for planning and coordinating projects, managing logistics, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of program activities. Operating under general direction, the role requires strong project and event management skills including organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Reporting to the Manager, Transnational Education and Partnerships the role will,
- Plan and implement detailed project to support timely and effective delivery of the program activities
- Organise the logistics and implementation of events within agreed timeframes and budgets, ensuring the objectives of the program are fully met
- Act as a coach and work with team members and internal and external stakeholders including faculties and international partners to plan and deliver the projects and events
- Manage and coordinate day-to-day project operations, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
- Communicate with influence and manage expectations of internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational issues and support the successful delivery of the project
- Create and manage up-to-date project documentation, including contracts, reports, and evaluations. Reports to the funding body are within required timelines and fully meet the required standards

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- A Degree with subsequent relevant experience in project and event management
- Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in project and event management
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage projects in the international education area

**Special Requirements**

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current Working with Children Check

**Here's how to apply**:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

**Applications for this position close on**3rd August 2025 at 11:55 pm

**Are You Ready?**

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff, and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

**Advertised**: 21 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time