Project Manager

Curtin University; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

Curtin University is seeking an experienced Project Manager within the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) to lead the Student Outreach and Tracker Project, a national initiative designed to improve visibility and coordination of university outreach and strengthen evidence-informed planning.

Reporting to the ACSES Data Program Director, you will lead planning, data collection and dashboards that turn complex information into practical insights for stakeholder planning and

Qualifications

• Extensive project management experience, supported by relevant qualifications or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Experience delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets and resource constraints.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing data projects involving data collection, integration, governance, reporting, and visualisation.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating project progress and outcomes.
• Experience in university outreach, student support, education access or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the project to meet milestones.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, evaluation approaches, budgets, communication strategies and other project documentation.
• Build relationships with participating universities and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the collection, standardisation and integration of outreach, school and community data.
• Support the development and implementation of data sharing arrangements with participating universities.
• Lead the student tracking feasibility stream covering legal, privacy, ethical, technical and governance considerations.
• Identify and manage project risks, resources, budgets and procurement.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, focus groups and consultations.
• Monitor progress, evaluate outcomes and translate findings into clear reports and data visualisations.
• Provide leadership to project staff and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data visualization

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Reference: 1679548

About the Role

Curtin University is seeking an experienced Project Manager within the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES) to lead the Student Outreach and Tracker Project, a national initiative designed to improve the visibility and coordination of university outreach and strengthen evidence-informed planning. The project will bring together contextual and university outreach data to support shared planning and inform the development of an interactive mapping tool. It will also explore the feasibility of linking outreach participation with future higher education outcomes, helping universities better understand and respond to the needs of students and communities, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.

You’ll take a lead role across project planning and delivery, stakeholder engagement, data collection and standardisation, reporting and evaluation. You’ll also develop data visualisations and dashboards that turn complex information into practical insights to support stakeholder planning and decision-making.

Working under the supervision of the ACSES Data Program Director, you’ll collaborate with participating universities, the Project Steering Group, ACSES staff and a broad range of stakeholders to deliver the project and its outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the project from commencement through to completion, ensuring key milestones and outcomes are achieved.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, evaluation approaches, budgets, communication strategies and other project documentation.
• Build productive relationships with participating universities and a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the collection, standardisation and integration of outreach, school and community data.
• Support the development and implementation of data sharing arrangements with participating universities.
• Lead the student tracking feasibility stream, including investigation of legal, privacy, ethical, technical and governance considerations associated with linking outreach participation data to future higher education outcomes.
• Identify and manage project risks, resources, budgets and procurement requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, focus groups and consultation activities to support project outcomes.
• Monitor progress, evaluate outcomes and translate findings into clear reports, data visualisations and other project outputs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to project staff and contractors where required.

Who We Are Looking For / Selection Criteria

You’re an experienced project professional who enjoys bringing people, data and ideas together to deliver meaningful outcomes. You’re confident managing complex projects and competing priorities, building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups and turning complex information into clear, practical insights.

• Extensive project management experience, supported by relevant qualifications or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects within defined timelines, budgets and resource constraints.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing data projects involving data collection, integration, governance, reporting, and visualisation.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Experience monitoring and evaluating project progress and outcomes.
• Experience in university outreach, student support, education access or related activities.

Desirable

• Experience working with education, outreach, student equity or related administrative datasets.
• Experience using and developing maps, dashboards or data visualisations to generate stakeholder-facing insights.

Role Requirements

• As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction
• Interstate and/or regional travel may be required.

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. 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. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

What We Offer You

This Fixed term, Full-time G08 level role attracts a remuneration of $122,699 - $130,758 + 17% superannuation.

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.