• Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities
• Full-time, Fixed-term until 30 June 2028 | Bentley Campus Reference: 1684435

About the Role
Curtin University is seeking a motivated Project Coordinator to support impactful evidence synthesis and research translation projects within the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) Evidence, Evaluation and Trial (EET) Program. Working closely with the Project Lead, you will coordinate project delivery, undertake systematic literature reviews, screen and analyse research evidence, and contribute to high-quality evidence syntheses and meta-analyses. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in projects that inform practice, strengthen evaluation, and help drive meaningful outcomes in student equity and success. Your responsibilities will include:
• Coordinate project activities, timelines, deliverables and resources to support successful project outcomes.
• Work closely with the Project Lead, partners and stakeholders to define objectives, manage priorities and keep projects on track.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including work plans, business cases, reports, communication plans and evaluation materials.
• Monitor budgets, milestones, risks and performance indicators, providing clear updates and recommendations as required.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, focus groups and project events to support collaboration and effective delivery.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and screen academic papers against inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Extract, organise and interpret research data, including effect sizes, study quality and potential risk of bias.
• Contribute to evidence syntheses, meta-analyses and summaries that inform practice and strengthen student equity outcomes. Who we are looking for (Selection Criteria):
• Relevant tertiary qualification with substantial experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Solid project coordination skills, with the ability to manage plans,



timelines, resources and deliverables within agreed constraints.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and work sensitively across cultures.
• Clear and confident written communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise project reports and communicate research findings.
• Strong research, analytical and statistical skills, including experience identifying, appraising, extracting and interpreting evidence.
• Experience conducting systematic reviews, evidence synthesis and/or meta-analyses, including screening, quality assessment and data extraction.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving ability and a collaborative approach, with desirable experience in tertiary education, impact evaluation, project management or providing evidence-related advice and support. Role

Requirements:
• As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction About Curtin University Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence,



and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page
- https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer
You: This Fixed Term G07 level role attracts a remuneration of $109,277
- $117,331 + 17% superannuation. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life,

we offer
more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/ Join Us If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
• Up-to-date Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above)
- no more than two pages If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted. Applications close: 8pm (AWST), Tuesday, 3 November 2026 Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time. Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.

📌 Project Coordinator/ Evidence Synthesis and Research Coordinator (Perth)
🏢 Curtin University
📍 Perth