• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed term (until the end of March 2026)
• HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation

We’re looking for a proactive and dynamic Coordinator to join our Faculty Services, Strategic Initiatives team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy supporting impactful projects, and have a flair for coordination, communication and collaboration—read on!

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:

• Coordinating and supporting a variety of initiatives that enable business improvement across faculties and the Faculty Services division.
• Maintaining project schedules, communications and governance documentation to deliver outstanding outcomes for our stakeholders.
• Identifying ways to make systems and processes better—and being empowered to act on them.
• Supporting a team that values innovation, capability building and effective ways of working and communicating.

 What makes you stand out?

• You are passionate about improving the experience of academic and professional staff.
• You have a strong growth mindset and a demonstrated passion for learning.
• You are a skilled organiser who can juggle competing priorities.
• You are a strong communicator who builds positive relationships and keeps everyone in the loop.
• You are confident navigating complex information and distilling it into clear, actionable steps.
• You have experience in utilising SharePoint and Teams at an intermediate to advanced level.

Why you’ll love working with us:

In Faculty Services we believe expertise exists at all levels and all areas and we actively seek out that expertise to design solutions to operational and strategic challenges. Our team is highly collaborative and works hard to build effective and trusting relationships with our stakeholders. We continuously leverage the strengths of the collective team and partner with colleagues across the division and broader university to deliver results.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical, project management and administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

This opportunity is open to all current continuing, fixed-term and casual Deakin staff members only.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Melinda Thomas (Director, Strategic Initiatives) via email at melinda.thomas@deakin.edu.au 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Coordinator Strategic Initiatives - 570784.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday the 6^th of April.

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.