• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing. 3/02/25 Start date.
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786  + 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.

The role:

The Senior Coordinator, Deakin Transformation is part of the university-wide transformation team and is responsible for ensuring a seamless delivery of transformation projects and initiatives by coordinating logistics, supporting the Project Governance Framework and taking a proactive role to support a range of project deliverables across the program lifecycle.

As a Senior Coordinator, you will:

• Support a diverse range of transformation activities, including change projects, organisational design initiatives, and workforce-related programs, ensuring effective coordination and alignment with program objectives.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and tracking project activities to ensure they are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with program goals. Provide support with scheduling meetings, coordinating tasks, and maintaining project timelines.
• Coordinate the logistical aspects of projects, including organising meetings, workshops, training sessions, and events related to project deliverables.
• Track the progress and completion of project deliverables to ensure they meet established quality standards and timelines, maintaining accurate documentation, progress reports, and action items.
• Collaborate with the Change & Future Workforce team to implement workforce initiatives, providing logistical and operational support.
• Foster integration across all aspects of change initiatives by building strong connections within the networked model and working closely with cross-functional teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to the university's project governance framework, contributing to the development and implementation of governance documents.
• Act as a key liaison between the Deakin Transformation team and stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication, responding to inquiries, providing updates, and addressing concerns promptly.                                                                                                                        

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Strong organisational and coordination skills to manage complex projects, track deliverables, and meet deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to anticipate challenges, identify risks, and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experience in supporting transformation initiatives, including change management, organisational design, or workforce-related programs.
• Experience drafting reports, briefings and other documents
• Working with Children’s Check (Employee) or willing to obtain

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 Alanah Scott (Senior Manager, Deakin Transformation) at alanah.scott@deakin.edu.au 

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

 Senior Coordinator, Deakin Transformation HEW 8 .pdf

Applications for this position close on 6/12/24 at 12pm (noon).

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.