Senior Project Officer
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Job Description
- Flexible location Melbourne Geelong or Warrnambool hybrid work arrangements
- Part-time and fixed term until the 29th of June 2029
- Hew 6 $% Superannuation
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 arrangementsto 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 61000 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. Were 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 worlds universities.
About the role:
The Senior Project Officer will carry out a broad range of project functions and responsibilities including overseeing day-to-day project logistics supporting with budgets and timelines preparation for project meetings assisting with planning and tracking of both specific initiatives and overall project activities.
As a Senior Project Officer you will:
- Strive for excellence and consult regularly with researchers and stakeholders to clarify who requires the information the purpose for which it is required criteria for success and where and when advice and recommendation is required.
- Support with the enactment of (and extend the development of existing plans where necessary) a fullscale project plan project budget communications/stakeholder engagement plan risk management plan research translation plan and governance support plan with associated project tasks.
- Develop and provide the necessary documentation and reporting to support the management and coordination of the project including development of agendas (structured to maximise value of available time and support efficient decision making and actions) and recording of minutes; coordination of planning days teleconferences and meetings; coordinating project-related travel and events; and coordinating participant honorariums.
- Plan and prioritise work and critical activities appropriately and recognise barriers to achieving outcomes find effective ways to deal with them and evaluate progress.
To be successful youll have:
- A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in project coordination and/or administration in large multi-actor research projects.
Heres how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Alison Kennedy (Director National Centre for Farmer Health) on
For a copy of the position description please see below:
Final - Senior Project Officer - HEW 6 PD (2).pdf
Applications for this position close on the 9th of July 11.55pm.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
