Project Officer

The University of Western Australia; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Crawley is seeking a project coordinator for its India campus initiative. The successful candidate will manage project schedules, monitor action items, and support communication among stakeholders in Australia and India. Essential qualifications include a tertiary degree in project management or a relevant field and demonstrated experience in a multi-stakeholder environment. This full-time role offers a base salary between $95,231 and $100,643 per annum plus superannuation, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting projects within complex organisations.
• Proficient in a range of computing skills including PowerPoint and databases.
• Ability to track actions and monitor risks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for UWA India implementation.
• Maintain schedules and prepare reports for multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for project delivery.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Administrative support

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in project management or related field

Tools

Project Management Tools

Spreadsheets

Productivity software

Job description

The University of Western Australia – Crawley WA

• Deliver high‑quality projects that drive UWA India’s campus success.
• Collaborate across borders to streamline processes and enable smart decisions.
• Full‑time appointment on a fixed term basis for up to 12 months.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Implementation Support Team, Project Office function supports the establishment and ongoing delivery of UWA India by providing coordinated, transparent, and responsive project management services across multiple workstreams. This function oversees project planning, governance, risk and issue management, reporting, and cross‑team coordination to ensure all implementation activities are efficiently delivered and aligned with UWA’s strategic objectives across both Australia and India.

A particular focus is placed on delivering structured, scalable, and high‑quality project processes that support the development of UWA India’s multi‑city campus operations. The Project Office works collaboratively with faculties, professional teams, senior leaders, and external partners to implement robust project frameworks, drive continuous improvement, and enable effective, evidence‑based decision‑making throughout the establishment and activation phases of UWA India.

About the opportunity

• Provide project coordination and administrative support for UWA India implementation, ensuring milestones and governance requirements are met.
• Maintain schedules, track actions, monitor risks, and prepare reports to support multiple workstreams and enable smooth information flow across teams in Perth and India.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assist with delivery, logistics, event coordination, and continuous improvement of project systems and processes.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in project management, business, administration, communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects or operational initiatives within a complex organisation, ideally in higher education or a multi‑stakeholder environment.
• Competence in using project tools, spreadsheets, and productivity software to support project delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and contribute to solutions.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, email, PowerPoint and related systems.

Note

A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Please contact Sue Bamford at ***********@uwa.edu.au.

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date

11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 4 January 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at ******@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6‑digit job reference number.