Higher Education Project Coordinator — Digital Transformation

CQUniversity; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

5.4 weeks annual leave

10 days personal/sick leave

5 days carer’s leave

7.25 hours engaged service leave

Professional and career development

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

CQUniversity’s Digital Services Directorate is seeking a skilled Project Coordinator to steer medium to large initiatives across the University, coordinating planning, delivery and change management with project leads and stakeholders.

You will drive governance, ensure milestones, prepare documentation and support adoption through effective communication. Applicants should bring strong PM knowledge and relevant qualifications, with a commitment to continual improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coordinating medium to large projects in a complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of project management and delivery methodologies.
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, communication and change coordination.
• High-level written communication skills, including reports and project documentation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate with autonomy.
• Relevant degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
• Project Management and/or Change Management certification.
• Experience working in higher education or large public sector environments.
• Familiarity with project management frameworks and digital tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medium to large projects, including planning, scheduling, risks, dependencies and reporting.
• Support Project Managers and project leads to deliver milestones and maintain momentum.
• Coordinate change management and communications, including impact assessments and engagement plans.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings and project activities.
• Research complex issues and develop recommendations to support decision making.
• Prepare high-quality project documentation, reports, policies and communications.
• Provide guidance and coaching to project managers, coordinators and support staff.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project and change management practices.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Project coordination

Written communication

Autonomy

Education

Relevant degree

Project Management certification

Change Management certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

CQUniversity’s Digital Services Directorate is seeking a skilled Project Coordinator to steer medium to large initiatives across the University, coordinating planning, delivery and change management with project leads and stakeholders.

You will drive governance, ensure milestones, prepare documentation and support adoption through effective communication. Applicants should bring strong PM knowledge and relevant qualifications, with a commitment to continual improvement.