We’re looking for a driven, end-to-end Project Coordinator who thrives in a research management environment and can take projects from A to B with confidence. You’ll manage everything from contracts and service agreements through to budgets and delivering large-scale conferences (locally and internationally), owning every detail of project logistics. This is a broad, fast-paced role suited to a proactive go-getter with exceptional communication skills, able to build strong relationships across a diverse stakeholder group and confidently engage external partners such as industry associations, government bodies, and travel and marketing agencies.
As the Project Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for providing high-level operational support in the implementation and delivery of the Centre’s projects and key administrative functions. This role is a key contributor to the effective delivery of Project reports, Centre governance activities and strategic initiatives ensuring alignment with Government, College procedures and University policies.
As the Project Coordinator, you will work collaboratively and provide high-quality, accurate and timely administrative support to your line manager, academic colleagues, and broader project team. This may include project governance, project planning, project event support, project documentation, marketing and communications, and responding to complex project-related queries and other tasks as required.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with professionalism, tact, discretion, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
High-level proficiency with information and communication technologies, including Office 365, strong attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to new IT environments.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your interest and suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For more information about the role, please view the Position Description below. To learn about RMIT's College of Business and Law, visit the College website. If you have any questions, please contact Medina (Talent Acquisition) at [email protected].
Position Description – Project Coordinator
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