• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and fixed-term until July 2027
• HEW 8 $118,801 - $136,018 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. 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.

The role:

As Senior Coordinator, Engagement and Projects, you will provide high-level executive and governance support to the CEO and Board, enabling smooth operations and strategic delivery across Deakin Residential Services (DRS). DRS operates as a separate entity that is wholly owned and operated by the Deakin University and staffed by University employees. DRS operations are run 24/7, and the team currently manages over 2,900 student beds across multiple campuses – Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront and Warrnambool.

This pivotal role drives projects, policies, events, and stakeholder engagement that support DRS’s integrated accommodation services, ensuring effective communication, continuous improvement, strong governance, and an inclusive, high-quality student experience. To succeed in this important role, you will have acute organisational skills, demonstrated project management experience and expertise in event planning.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments, managing complex and sensitive information while addressing diverse issues across various communication channels (face-to-face, phone, and written).
• Proven experience in administration within a large organisation, navigating complex structures, policies, and procedures, and providing high-quality services and support.
• Proficiency in SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams, including the ability to create impactful presentations and resources on behalf of senior executives such as the CEO.
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training that ensures a comprehensive understanding of organisational operations and processes.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Marion Grey, Chief Executive Officer, Deakin Residential Services, on marion.grey@deakin.edu.au   

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

 PD - Senior Coordinator, Engagement and Projects.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Wednesday 15th April.

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.