Executive and Project Officer

2 days ago

Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

The Opportunity

The School of Psychological Sciences and the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health has an exciting position available as Executive and Project Officer. This position will support senior leadership and contribute to the effective delivery of research and academic activities through high-level coordination of diaries, meetings, events and internal communications.

The Executive and Project Officer will also play an integral part in progressing strategic and operational projects by supporting project scoping, tracking milestones and preparing high-quality documentation and reporting. With responsibility for liaising across multiple stakeholder groups, the position serves as a key connection point between the school executive, institute director, colleagues and external partners. It facilitates coordination across committees and working groups, ensures timely follow-up of actions and helps maintain strong internal operations that enable academic and research excellence.

Requiring a relevant degree or equivalent experience, the role calls for strong administrative and project coordination skills, attention to detail and sound judgement. The role offers a dynamic and varied scope of work within a vibrant academic setting, providing the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of mental health and psychological science. We encourage applications from those seeking a role with real impact in a purpose-driven environment.

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground-breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Learn more about Monash.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr- in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Penny Rowlett, School Manager,

Position Description: Executive and Project Officer

Applications Close: Tuesday 14 October 2025, 11:55pm AEST

Supporting a diverse workforce

  • Project Officer, Obstetrics

    2 weeks ago

    Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    The OpportunityJoin the team as the Partnership Grant Project Officer and play a key role in supporting projects within the NHMRC 2024 Partnership Projects grant Optimising maternal and neonatal outcomes through data driven co-designed initiatives in maternal immunization programs. This position combines administrative and project coordination...

  • Accounts Officer

    2 days ago

    South Yarra, Victoria, Australia Six Degrees Executive Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    About the companyOur client is a long-established property development and project management group with over 50 years of experience delivering successful projects across Melbourne and beyond. They manage the full lifecycle of development, from site acquisition and feasibility through to planning, funding, and delivery. Their portfolio spans residential...

  • Senior Gender-Based Violence Project Officer

    1 week ago

    Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    The OpportunityMonash University is seeking a dedicated Senior Gender-Based Violence Project Officer to lead high-impact initiatives within the Safer Community Unit.In this pivotal role, you'll coordinate and deliver projects that address gender-based violence across the Monash Group, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely...

  • IT Project Manager

    4 days ago

    Clayton South, Victoria, Australia PPG Industries Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    RequirementsA Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business, Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent work experience. 3-5 years of experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of project development and execution. An understanding of basic concepts, terminology and practical application of current and...

  • Research Officer

    5 days ago

    Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    The OpportunityJoin Monash University's Exercise Physiology and Environment Health Research Laboratory as a Research Officer and contribute to a ground-breaking project aimed at improving cycling infrastructure. This role supports a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grant, working to develop novel tools that measure people's...

  • Research Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $83,424 - $95,825 per year

    Research Officer (Clinical Screening & Testing), PsychologyJob No.: 684909Location: Clayton campusEmployment Type: Full-timeDuration: Fixed-term appointment until 30 April 2026Remuneration: $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)Research Officer, Screening & Testing driving innovation in addiction treatment trialsJoin a...

  • Qualitative Research Officer

    2 days ago

    Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash Health Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Job Requisition ID: 5396Legal Entity: Monash HealthLocation:Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168Employment Type: Full Time Fixed TermPosting Date: 21 Aug 2025Monash Health is a great place to workMonash Health is Victoria's largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare...

  • Major Awards Officer

    3 days ago

    Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    The OpportunityJoin our dynamic team as a Major Awards Officer and play a key role in supporting high-impact research through expert, senior-level advice, recommendations, and reporting that inform strategic decision-making. You'll lead the delivery of efficient and effective research administration services—including governance and finance models, project...

  • Senior Technical Officer, Genomics Node

    3 days ago

    Clayton South, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time $96,768 - $104,450 per year

    Senior Technical Officer, Genomics Node Job No.: 681131 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Part-time, 0.8 fraction Duration: 12 months fixed-term appointment Remuneration: $96,768 - $104,450 pa pro-rata HEW 6 plus 17% superannuation Join the Future of Genomic Science at Monash Join our inclusive, collaborative community Join a...

  • Facilities Officer

    4 days ago

    Clayton South, Victoria, Australia CSIRO Full time $73,567 - $93,630 per year

    Job description: Acknowledgement of Country CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliationChild safety CSIRO is committed to...