Faculty Project and Governance Officer
Job No.: 699057
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until June 2027
Remuneration: $100,155 - $108,106 p.a. HEW 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
The Faculty Project and Governance Officer works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-level project, administrative and executive support to senior staff across the Faculty of Arts. The position supports the planning, coordination and monitoring of Faculty projects, strategic initiatives and academic coursework reviews, contributing to the delivery of strategic and operational priorities.
The role provides executive and administrative support to the Deputy Deans and Faculty committees, boards and working groups, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, reports, correspondence and minutes, managing action items and providing diary support. The position also supports Course Review Panels, academic administration and compliance with relevant University policies and procedures, while providing timely advice and maintaining high standards of service, confidentiality and professionalism.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent administrative, organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and coordinate complex processes. Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercise sound judgement and initiative, build effective stakeholder relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement. Highly developed digital literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems are also required..
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – 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.
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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.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
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: Dr Sarah Stow, Faculty General Manager, 0422 269 167
Position Description: Faculty Project and Governance Officer
Applications Close: Friday 23rd October 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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