• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until 31st Dec 2025
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

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 arrangements to 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 61,000 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. We're 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 world's universities.

About the role:

The Project Officer provides high-level support across a broad range of project functions and responsibilities, including key operational functions such as reporting, finance and curriculum management and assisting with planning and tracking of both specific initiatives and overall team activities of the Lifelong Learning team.

Lifelong Learning is focused on both operational management and innovation in short form learning at Deakin, using a holistic approach to deliver and improve lifelong learning and career development experiences that strengthen Deakin’s brand worldwide.

The incumbent will focus on continuous improvement to support the delivery of high-quality service and products of short courses for staff and students. They will also be responsible for effectively managing the outputs of interconnected key activities and deliverables across various short form learning initiatives including stackable short courses and REACH industry upskilling. The Project Officer will collaborate with platform and EdTech partners to ensure effective management of annual planning, progress and reviews.

As a Project Officer, you will:

• Coordinate and manage the Lifelong Learning tasks such as planning, monitoring and reporting on progress, milestones and resource utilisation, ensuring project requirements are met.
• Liaise with all team members and project stakeholders to provide effective project administrative support - maintenance of project management systems and development of any relevant documentation for the assigned teams as required.
• Develop and implement practical and accessible solutions, based on the research team or stakeholder needs.
• Monitor extensive communication tools and channels and coordinate resolutions to student and staff queries in accurate and timely manner through internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate implementation of streamlined processes to ensure the successful forward planning for timely and efficient key project and administrative deliverables.
• Actively participate and initiate continuous improvement activities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and systems.

 To be successful, you’ll 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 administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Hannah Brown (Manager, Lifelong Learning) at hannah.brown@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD- Project Officer(571825).pdf

Applications for this position close at 11:55 pm on 23rd May 2025 

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.