Project Planning Manager

Reference Number:

Your new role

Curtin University is a global leader in innovation, sustainability, and education excellence. We are committed to creating greener, more vibrant and sustainable futures and are looking for a motivated Project Planning Mangerto join our campus planning and sustainability team to bring our campus vision to life.  

In this position you will offer strategic support for large scale projects and take the lead on small-scale projects, ensuring they align with our planning and sustainability goals.  You will be responsible for defining project objectives, engaging stakeholders, reporting on progress, and delivering planning projects.

If you have a passion for strategy, planning and project management with experience in planning architecture or urban design we want to hear from you.

In this role you will: 

• Lead the planning and design of capital works projects, including needs and feasibility assessments, project proposals, definition plans, risk management, concept design, budgets, programs, and impact assessments.
• Coordinate and oversee delivery of capital works portfolios from conception to completion in collaboration with the Capital Projects Directorate.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies, manage consultations, and document outcomes.
• Provide advice on statutory requirements, land use planning, and asset management within project proposals and plans.
• Coordinate procurement and contractual arrangements and manage consultant performance and outputs.
• Support PF&D Planning to align projects with the University's Master Plan, Asset Management Plan, Green Star Communities, and Design and Delivery Guidelines.
• Represent PF&D in internal and external forums as required.
• Uphold the University's Values and Signature Behaviours through professional and ethical conduct.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the role.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant degree in planning, architecture, urban design or equivalent.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage and implement project plans
• Demonstrated practical application of place making, planning and building design and ability to understand project data and architectural drawings.
• Demonstrated understanding of statutory and compliance requirements relating to the building industry.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to consult and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to construct clear and concise project reports.
• Proven ability to work well in a team, leading and supporting others, accepting direction and working to group goals.
• Demonstrated critical analysis skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement in decision making.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction

About Curtin University 

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -   

What We Offer You: 

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.  

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit   

Join Us 

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents: 

• Up to date resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience (No more than 2 pages)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.  

Applications close: Wednesday 26th of November 2025 

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted. 

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.  

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.