We are searching for an experienced Project Officer to join our high calibre team at The University of Melbourne in Parkville 3052, VIC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Officer is a terrific opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, people management and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Project Officer at The University of Melbourne today!

Job no: 0048807

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full time; Fixed term and Continuing options available

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics

Department/School: Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education

Salary: UOM 6 – $89,182 – $96,536 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education (MSPACE)

The Melbourne School of Skilled and Continuing Education (MSPACE) works to broaden the University’s educational offerings in an increasingly competitive global environment for talent and skills.

MSPACE provides an institutional focal point for the development, delivery and promotion of professional, continuing and executive education programs and services for all academic divisions of the University.

MSPACE supports academic divisions to develop and deliver award and non-award education through a range of teaching and learning delivery modes and seeks to broaden opportunities for engagement in a variety of professional sectors.

About The Role

The Project Officer will be responsible for contributing to the successful coordination of academic, technical and administrative aspects of projects and programs for the Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education (MSPACE).



The incumbent will assist Project Managers and academic stakeholders in the coordination of educational development/delivery activities from initial scoping, through to scheduling, financial management, logistics, production, implementation, student registration, delivery and evaluation.

Responsibilities include:

- Contributing to the implementation of project management structures for use by development/delivery stakeholders to facilitate simple and efficient organisation and tracking of project outputs.
- Implementing clear internal communication strategies to ensure all stakeholders are well informed about project progress, issues and risk mitigation strategies throughout course development and delivery.
- Contributing to internal reporting activity for the purpose of keeping all stakeholders updated on project status.

About You

You are committed to utilising your superior interpersonal skills to provide excellent customer service and also to work well within a team environment. Your strong detail orientation and organisation skills will serve you well in this role as you adjust to changing priorities, ensuring all work is completed within tight deadlines. You are open to new ideas and approaches, able to use creative solutions when problem solving. You will need a high level of proficiency in the use of standard application software such as the Microsoft Office suite of applications.

You will also have:

- A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience in project coordination, educational development/delivery activities, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Ability to work independently in the development and coordination of project scopes, finance/budget planning, resources, development/delivery schedules and quality targets to deliver best possible outcomes.




- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders and clients to achieve successful outcomes.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About The University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits Of Working With Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

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Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com.

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