• Based at either our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus+ hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156  + 17% Superannuation

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-loving Coordinator to join our dynamic Change and Future Workforce 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 a variety of initiatives that support organisational change and optimisation across Deakin.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver exceptional support for programs, workshops, and resources.
• Maintaining project schedules, risk registers, communications and governance documentation to keep everything running smoothly.
• 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.

 What makes you stand out?

• You’re a skilled organiser who can juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball.
• You’re a strong communicator who builds positive relationships and keeps everyone in the loop.
• You’re confident navigating complex information and distilling it into clear, actionable steps.
• You’ve got experience in administration and/or project coordination in a large organisation.
• You enjoy working in a people-first team that values trust, flexibility and fun.

 Why you’ll love working with us:

At Deakin, we do meaningful work—but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Our Change and Future Workforce team is inclusive, energetic and purpose-driven. We’re here to support Deakin’s transformation through thoughtful change and future-focused workforce planning.

You’ll be part of a university that values progress, innovation, and people. We offer flexible work arrangements, a supportive environment, and real opportunities for growth and development.

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 in administration and related activities in a large and complex organisation
• Experience in project management and ability to manage stakeholders to achieve project outcomes

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 David Tucker (Director, Change & Future Workforce) via email at d.tucker@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD - Coordinator Change and Future Workforce - 570606.pdf

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