• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time continuing
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

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.

As the Senior Project Coordinator, Research Education and Development, you will:

• Lead and manage all facets of project management including the design, planning, development and implementation of specific projects to improve engagement, experience, effectiveness and efficiency of Deakin’s research training and researcher development programs.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with faculties, institutes and other stakeholders across the university to successfully fulfill the requirements of the role.
• Develop and implement change management strategies and plans that maximise adoption of new policies, procedures and processes. This includes identifying potential risks, managing stakeholder communications, and developing strategies and resources to ensure all parties are well informed and that changes are effectively implemented.
• Deliver training and support staff through transitions, monitoring progress, and adjusting strategies as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Identify and investigate opportunities for improvements to processes and support systems within the Researcher Development Academy by conducting data collection and analysis including the coordination of focus groups and surveys to provide direction on research training and researcher development opportunities.

To be successful, you’ll have:

•  Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
•  Experience in a graduate research degrees or student services within a large or complex organisation.
•  Demonstrated ability to organise and plan, manage change and meet rigid and conflicting demands and deadlines.
•  Experience with university governance and policy.
•  Knowledge of project methodology, tools practice.
•  Knowledge of HDR training and research management procedures.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience related to the selection criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact pvc-rd@deakin.edu.au. 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Project Coordinator

Applications for this position close on 29^th of January 2025

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.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.