Project Coordinator

CQUniversity; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

5.4 weeks annual leave

Parental leave (up to 26 weeks)

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CQUniversity Rockhampton or other Central Queensland campus is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator to thrive in complex projects with a strong focus on delivery, stakeholder engagement, change and continuous improvement.

You’ll coordinate medium to large projects, support project managers, manage change communications, facilitate workshops, and prepare high-quality documentation while contributing to process improvements and best practices across the Digital Services Directorate.

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.

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

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Written communication

Priority management

Education

Relevant degree + experience

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Project

Job description

• 2 Positions Available
• Continuing, Full-Time
• Digital Services Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton or other Central Queensland campus by negotiation (Relocation support available)
• Higher Education Worker Level 7
• Total Remuneration $125,827 to $136,078 pa (including salary of $106,326 to $114,988 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

The Digital Services Directorate leads the planning, development and improvement of CQUniversity’s enterprise systems, supporting teaching, learning, research and corporate services across the University.

We’re seeking an experienced Project Coordinator who thrives in complex projects and brings a strong focus on delivery, stakeholder engagement, change and continuous improvement.

You’ll coordinate medium to large projects across the University, working with project leads, teams and business stakeholders to ensure initiatives are well planned, coordinated and successfully delivered. You’ll also coordinate change management and communications to support adoption.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to digital transformation initiatives that improve how the University operates.

Be Rewarded

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 5.4 weeks annual leave (plus 3 working days paid at Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Essential

Position Requirements

• 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

Desirable

• 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)

Pre-Employment Checks

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a National Police Check and/or Working with Children Check (where applicable).

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where its members can study, work and live free from gender-based violence. In line with our organisational values and regulatory obligations, applicants may be required to declare any past or current allegations, investigations or findings relating to gender-based violence.

The successful candidate may also be required to demonstrate that they meet the “fit and proper person” criteria as required under applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (including ASQA requirements where relevant).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At CQUniversity, inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to succeed regardless of background or ability.

We advance reconciliation through our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), First Nations Workforce Strategy and our First Nations Cultural Competency Framework, strengthening opportunities for First Nations peoples and embedding cultural respect across our organisation.

Through our Disability-Informed Action Plan, we continue to enhance accessibility and inclusion across our University. As a recognised member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, we actively promote awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities, helping to ensure everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

CQUniversity is also committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive recruitment and selection process. The University will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment, selection, appointment and onboarding process to ensure people with disability can participate on an equal basis with others.

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Thursday, 15 October 2026

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.