Project Officer - Faculty of Business & Law

Job Reference: 1045767

We are seeking an enthusiastic Project Officer to join the team within the Research Portfolio in the Faculty of Business and Law at Curtin University. In this role you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth operation of the area, providing essential support across various administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative assistance to the Dean, Research, including diary management, arranging travel and assisting with the preparation and submission of financial acquittals in line with institutional policies.
• Coordinate arrangements for meetings and local area events.
• Provide event coordination and operation support for internal events including but not limited to sourcing and organising venues, catering, suppliers and promotional activities.
• Manage and facilitate project communications and liaise with relevant stakeholders to coordinate their input to the project.
• Assist with the development of relevant business case and project initiation documentation (PID) as required, including timelines, implementation and evaluation methods and communication strategies.
• Coordinate the implementation of project plans and initiatives.
• Track and monitor activities, providing regular and accurate reports against project schedules and performance indicators to stakeholders as appropriate.
• Provide executive support to research committees, working parties and stakeholder meetings (e.g. briefing papers, minutes and agenda papers and general correspondence).
• Resolve operational problems and facilitate the development and implementation of initiatives, processes and systems for effective and efficient administration of the project.
• Identify impacts and risks associated with the project and report on these.
• Undertake project research tasks and compile and analyse data.
• Draft project documentation and prepare project reports.
• As a member of the University community, demonstrate the highest possible standards of professional and personal conduct, modelling the University’s Values and Signature Behaviours.
• Undertake other activities which the incumbent might reasonably be expected to do, and which are consistent with the accountabilities and responsibilities as listed above.

What We’re Looking For!
Experience:

• Considerable relevant work experience in a busy office environment is essential.
• Previous experience in a tertiary environment would be highly regarded.

Skills:

• Demonstrated organisational/project management skills with the ability to coordinate and implement project activities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people and with cross cultural sensitivity.
• Demonstrated effective written communication skills with the ability to construct clear and concise reports.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and often competing tasks with attention to accuracy and detail within deadlines.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in the Microsoft suite of applications.

Attitude:

• Proven ability to work well in a team, including respecting difference, supporting others, accepting direction and working to group goals.
• A willingness to help out other team members and to conduct tasks outside the parameters of this job description if required.

Adaptability:

• Flexibility to pivot and adapt to changing needs and priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.

Role Requirements:
About Curtin University
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. 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:
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 information, check out our benefits page!

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:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Sunday 3rd of August 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

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, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.