• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or Geelong, Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and Fixed term (until Dec 2026)
• HEW 7 $105,933 - $116,643  + 17% Superannuation

About the role

Deakin's Transformation Office focuses on innovation aligned with the university's strategic priorities. Collaborating with executive leadership and stakeholders, the Transformation Office drives efficiency, sustainability and vibrancy across the university.

The Coordinator, Deakin Transformation works closely with teams across the university to coordinate multiple organisational change and optimisation projects across Deakin Transformation and People & Culture to support Deakin in meeting its strategic objectives. The coordinator provides hands-on support to enable effective delivery of workshops, including logistical assistance, drafting materials, communications and intranet sites.

As a Coordinator, you will:

• Assist with coordinating & implementing change projects led by both the Transformation Office and Change & Future Workforce teams. Develop and prepare supporting materials to achieve project objectives effectively.
• Provide dedicated coordination support for the Change & Future Workforce team, including MY Workforce, organisational change, or process improvement initiatives. Handle scheduling, workshop preparation, and communication tasks to ensure smooth operation and integration of these initiatives with the university's strategic objectives.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and program participants in a timely and effective way.
• Identify and collaborate on system and process improvement opportunities
• Provide dedicated coordination of projects across the transformation office. Collaborate with University teams to define the processes, tasks and resources required to achieve team goals.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience working collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working within an organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures, preferably within the higher education sector

Here's how to apply: 

Open only to casual, fixed term and continuing staff at Deakin.

Please submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Alanah Scott (Senior Manager, Deakin Transformation) on alanah.scott@deakin.edu.au   

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

 PD - Coordinator Deakin Transformation_HEW 7.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Friday 18th July.

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.