• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until February 2027
• HEW 8 $118,801 - $136,018 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us! 

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

About this role:

The Project Manager is responsible for managing various projects, including but not limited to driving new executive initiatives and projects, and business improvement to space planning and governance. Working closely with the Director, Faculty Services and the Faculty Executive Dean, you’ll build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure projects are delivered efficiently, effectively, and on time. You’ll also support the rollout of broader divisional and university initiatives while managing the full scope of each project in line with established processes and procedures.

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and deliver high-value, customer-focused outcomes.
• Lead, scope and manage complex projects with competing deadlines, including triaging ad hoc requests for the Faculty Executive.
• Oversee faculty risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring effective accountability and timely action.
• Coordinate the rollout of divisional and university initiatives, using data, systems and insights to inform strategic decisions and inclusive solutions.
• Foster collaboration across the university, establishing effective processes, driving continuous improvement, and promoting teamwork to achieve high-quality outcomes.
• Oversee Executive strategy and internal communication.                                                                                                                                                                                   

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications (or progress toward them) and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent mix of experience and education/training.
• Strong experience in project coordination and management.
• Proven ability to work with high levels of protocol, detail, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated success delivering or coordinating a wide range of quality activities or projects.
• Experience working within a large, complex organisation.

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 Matthew McDonough, Director, Faculty Services, FOBL Office of the Director on matthew.mcdonough@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD - Project Manager - HEW8 (1).pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 21st of January at 11.55pm

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.