Coordinator, Deakin Transformation

Job no: 574917
Work type: Full-time
Location: Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
Categories: Human / People Services

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or Geelong, Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term (until Dec 2026)
• HEW 7 $105,933 - $116,643 + 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.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

About the role

Deakin Transformation focuses on innovation and enablement aligned to the university’s strategic priorities. Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, the team helps drive efficiency, sustainability, and change across the university.

The Coordinator, Deakin Transformation plays a key role in enabling the delivery of projects and initiatives across Deakin Transformation and People & Culture. This role provides hands-on support to keep things running smoothly - coordinating activities, maintaining communication channels, and supporting the delivery of high-quality materials, workshops, and updates.

As a Coordinator, you will:

• Support the day-to-day coordination of transformation projects and divisional initiatives across Deakin Transformation and People & Culture.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging workshops and events, including managing logistics, scheduling, materials, and follow-ups.
• Maintain and update SharePoint and intranet sites to ensure content is accurate, consistent, and user-friendly.
• Help prepare project materials, communications, reports, templates and trackers that support clear messaging and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Act as a central point of contact for project teams and stakeholders, supporting collaboration and effective information flow.
• Support governance and reporting activities by tracking actions, preparing papers, and helping ensure delivery rhythms stay on track.
• Contribute to team-wide consistency and coordination by supporting shared tools, planning cycles, and communication activities across Deakin Transformation and People & Culture.

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 Alanah Scott (Senior Manager, Deakin Transformation) on alanah.scott@deakin.edu.au

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Friday 15th Aug.

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.