Project Coordinator (Cyber Security)

About the Opportunity 

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Project Coordinator to join the Cyber Security this role you will support the successful delivery of cyber security uplift initiatives by coordinating project activities managing schedules facilitating communication between stakeholders assisting with vendor management finance and procurement activities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to drive project outcomes that strengthen Griffiths cyber security capability and support the successful delivery of the Cyber Security Improvement Program. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving thrives on organisation and wants to contribute to innovative digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the planning coordination and delivery of cyber security uplift projects within cross-functional delivery and technical teams
• Support the Program Manager Project Managers and delivery teams with scheduling reporting governance financial tracking and stakeholder follow-up
• Develop and maintain project schedules status reports risk registers action registers and project documentation
• Raise and track purchase orders invoices procurement approvals and expenditure against project budgets
• Maintain accurate project procurement contract and governance records
• Track contract deliverables expenditure and supplier performance
• Facilitate communication between business stakeholders technical teams finance and procurement leads and external partners
• Track project progress against timelines budgets deliverables and dependencies
• Identify and escalate project risks issues dependencies and blockers where required
• Maintain project management tools such as Jira or similar platforms ensuring information is accurate and up to date
• Support change management communications and user adoption activities as required

About you 

Essential

• 2 years experience in a Project Coordinator Project Administrator or similar project support role
• Experience supporting project leads and/or delivery teams ideally across digital ICT or technology projects
• Experience supporting procurement invoicing and financial administration processes including purchase orders approvals and expenditure tracking
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel PowerPoint and Teams

Desirable

• Project management certification or training such as PRINCE2 Foundation Agile Fundamentals Scrum or PMP
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira or similar platforms
• Interest or experience in cyber security
• Experience coordinating vendor engagements contracts statements of work or procurement documentation
• Experience preparing project reports dashboards and executive-level updates
• Understanding or awareness of the Essential Eight cyber security framework

What we can offer
This is a full time fixed term opportunity until December 2027 based at the Brisbane South (Nathan) Campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.
 
Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary
HEW Level 7 - Base range - $104504 - $% superannuation. Full package range is $122269 - $132466 per annum.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith   
 As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the Key Responsibilities above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on

Closing date: 23rd September at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time