Project Coordinator

Uniglobalcareers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

StudyAdelaide is seeking a Project Coordinator in Adelaide, Australia, to support projects across Engagement and Partnerships and International Marketing. This three-year contract role requires coordinating projects from planning through to delivery, with strong organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple stakeholders and priorities.

The role involves coordinating timelines, budgets, logistics, and reporting while supporting student engagement initiatives and partnerships with

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, venues, travel logistics, or service providers.
• Strong written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project or event budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from planning through to delivery, including timelines, budgets, logistics, communications, and reporting.
• Work with colleagues, stakeholders, suppliers, and partners to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Support the delivery of student engagement initiatives, events, partnerships, and international marketing activities.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks and dependencies.
• Implement practical solutions and process improvements to maintain project momentum and strengthen future delivery.
• Coordinate suppliers, contractors, venues, travel logistics, and service providers as required.
• Contribute to positive experiences for students, partners, and stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and maintain effective communication across project activities.
• Participate in occasional out-of-hours work, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Organisation skills

Written communication

Education

PM qualification

Marketing background

Job description

Australia - International Student Market

822K inbound students (2024) +10%

1. China 168K

2. India 128K

3. Nepal 57K

4. Vietnam 33K

5. Malaysia 26K

3 international branch campuses in Australia

OVERVIEW StudyAdelaide is seeking a Project Coordinator to support projects across its Engagement and Partnerships and International Marketing teams in Adelaide, Australia. StudyAdelaide is a public corporation established in 1998 to promote Adelaide as a destination for international students and to strengthen South Australia's international education sector through collaboration with education providers, government, and industry. This full-time role is offered on a three-year contract and involves coordinating projects from planning through to delivery. The position requires a practical, hands-on approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from planning through to delivery, including timelines, budgets, logistics, communications, and reporting.
• Work with colleagues, stakeholders, suppliers, and partners to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Support the delivery of student engagement initiatives, events, partnerships, and international marketing activities.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks and dependencies.
• Implement practical solutions and process improvements to maintain project momentum and strengthen future delivery.
• Coordinate suppliers, contractors, venues, travel logistics, and service providers as required.
• Contribute to positive experiences for students, partners, and stakeholders.
• Manage competing priorities and maintain effective communication across project activities.
• Participate in occasional out-of-hours work, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Experience coordinating projects or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating suppliers, contractors, venues, travel logistics, or service providers.
• Strong written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project or event budgets.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Ability to anticipate issues, think on your feet, and implement solutions.
• Qualifications in project management, marketing, communications, event management, or a related discipline would be well regarded.
• Experience in international education, destination marketing, tourism, events, or a membership organisation would be advantageous.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check.
• WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role contributes to the delivery of programs and initiatives that support international students and promote Adelaide as a study destination. Effective project coordination helps strengthen partnerships across education, government, and industry while supporting positive student experiences and sector engagement. The position also plays a practical role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, helping StudyAdelaide maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and continue supporting South Australia's international education sector.