Project Officer (Strategic Initiatives) - Turner Institute
Job No.: 691794
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $96,768 - $104,450 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact as a Project Officer (Strategic Initiatives) at a top 50 university
- Join an inclusive, collaborative community committed to innovation and excellence
- Work alongside extraordinary ideas and the people who drive them forward
The Opportunity
Join the Institute as a Project Officer (Strategic Initiatives) and support delivery of priority actions aligned with the Institute's strategic plan. The role provides high-level project coordination and administrative support within a complex tertiary environment, working with the Research Directorate to deliver key initiatives and projects. It includes coordinating internal funding schemes, events and stakeholder engagement across community, industry and academic partners, while supporting committees and governance processes.
The position is responsible for planning and coordinating project activities, monitoring progress and preparing high-quality documentation, reports and briefings to support decision-making. Acting as a central liaison point, the role engages with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure initiatives are delivered efficiently and in line with University policy and procedures. It also supports the design and administration of programs and events, manages communications and contributes to continuous improvement of processes and systems, ensuring a high standard of service, professionalism and attention to detail.
We are seeking someone with strong administrative and project coordination skills and the ability to support the delivery of strategic initiatives. Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment will be essential.
If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute to meaningful strategic work within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Ms Sarah Olivia, Research Development Manager, +61 3 9905 3936
Position Description: Project Officer (Strategic Initiatives)
Applications Close: Tuesday 21 April 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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