Project Officer

7 days ago


Joondalup, Australia Edith Cowan University Full time

At ECU we are guided by our values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry, personal excellence and courage. Our focus on teaching and research is driven by engagement and partnerships with those in the many communities we were established to serve. When you join us, you become part of a large, diverse and talented team with a shared purpose. Together, we strive to effect positive change in the world and create a learning environment that energises and inspires.

The new ECU City campus is coming to the heart of the Perth CBD in semester one 2026, and is set to redefine higher education in Western Australia, bringing incredible opportunities for students, staff, and the community. The $853 million Creative Industries, Business and Technology campus will deliver the creative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens who will be the leaders of tomorrow.

Find out more about ECU City and the impact your involvement can make on this exciting and career defining project.

The Role
The Project Officer will work closely with the DCS Buildings and Services Team and City Campus Program Team but will report to the Project Manager - City Campus Operationalisation (Facility Operations and Technology).

This team will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering the detailed work, resources and dependencies across initiatives in the Facility Operations workstream of the City Campus Operations Program, in line with organisational methodologies, controls and requirements. This includes planning of project outcomes, benefits, deliverables, schedules, resources, budget, communications, reporting and risk management.

Required skills and experience

**Qualifications**: Postgraduate qualification and extensive relevant experience, or relevant tertiary qualification with extensive project management experience and proven project management expertise.

**Experience**:
Experience in assisting in the delivery of major building projects and an understanding of the construction industry legislative framework, planning approval processes and building contracts and developing programme plans, managing relevant resources and reviewing progress to ensure the delivery of agreed project outcomes.

Knowledge of major and minor construction and refurbishment works, delivery of contemporary space, major procurement strategies, financial management, budgeting, forecast cash flows and reporting.

Sound knowledge of all aspects of project management in the construction, refurbishment and fitout sector.

Exemplary organisational skills and a ‘can do’ attitude.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence, and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This full-time fixed term 5 year position attracts remuneration of $85,551 to $92,301 plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call Avril O’Leary, Senior Manager, Buildings and Services on +61 8 6304 2031 for more information.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement addressing the required skills and experience listed above.

**Closing Date**:
Applications close on Sunday July 9th at 11:30pm AWST.

**PLEASE NOTE**: BECAUSE THIS IS AN FIXED TERM 5 YEARS POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

LI-ECU

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.



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