Project Coordinator

Job no: 0057509
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/School: Infrastructure
Salary: UOM 7 – $98,402 – $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary School organised into three key areas; Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI). FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society.

FEIT has never been better positioned as a global leader, anchored in the dynamic Asia Pacific region, creating and curating knowledge to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Through our students and our relationships with communities, we can not only respond to society’s needs but anticipate and create engineering and IT solutions for the future.

About the Role
https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/about/feit-2025

Reporting to the FEIT Head of Infrastructure, the Infrastructure Project Coordinator will support the FEIT Infrastructure Program and Infrastructure Team operations by providing project administrative and strategic communications support.

The FEIT 2025 Infrastructure Program supports the significant growth in the student cohorts and growth in research, particularly with our industry and government partners that will deliver strategic change within the Faculty. Work is well underway to identify the  infrastructure needs across the three sites identified as part of FEIT 2025 – Parkville, Melbourne Connect, Aikenhead Centre for Medical Devices (ACMD) and a new campus at Fishermans Bend.

This role will develop, coordinate and deliver a broad range of communications collateral and activities to support key project priorities, programs and operational activities to drive project delivery and operational communications, project awareness and advocacy.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to the FEIT Head of Infrastructure for the delivery of the FEIT 2025 Infrastructure program of work
• Assisting in developing documentation, or its elements, in relation to project plans, business cases, feasibility studies and strategic briefings
• Assisting with the processing and reporting of finances and contracts and updating project related systems.

About You
You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, which supported your extensive experience and specialised expertise in creating communications. Having an excellent track record in executing projects, you are no stranger to producing project communication materials, such as reporting and communications, for multiple projects simultaneously. You are able to utilise your graphic and presentation skill as you produce targeted, engaging communications for print, digital, and social channels. Ideally you will also be able to understand complex infrastructure projects and University priorities, manage ambiguity, and make strategic decisions in the best interests of the institution. 

You will also have:

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, other University work units and external organisations.
• Well-developed planning, organisation and scheduling skills, demonstrated initiative and the ability to deliver designated outputs to tight timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and independently, with minimal supervision.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience.  Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] .

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