Full-time, Continuing position
Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About the role
The Project Coordinator is responsible for providing project management and specialist services to support the initiatives of the School of Computing Technologies and the implementation of University and College goals at the local level.
The position will play a key role in supporting the planning, monitoring and execution of key School projects, and will work closely with people across a range of functions within the School, College and broader University to ensure effective project implementation.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Demonstrated experience in project setup, project coordination, compliance support or program implementation in a complex organisation, including establishing and maintaining tracking tools, action plans and status reporting
Strong administrative and organisational skills, including experience preparing high-quality documentation (reports, briefings, meeting papers, registers and spreadsheets) for senior leaders and governance bodies with attention to detail and version control
Well-developed organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate workstreams and maintain clear and consistent project documentation across concurrent workstreams
Proven ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders to progress and complete actions on time, with sound judgement about when to escalate, and the ability to maintain momentum across competing priorities and complex governance structures u
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex requirements into clear, practical actions and to communicate respectfully and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and project management tools, with the ability to create fit-for-purpose trackers, dashboards and document repositories
Experience in, or knowledge of the Higher Education Learning & Teaching or Research environment is highly desirable
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The School of Computing Technologies (SCT) provides world class computing research and innovative information technology education. We place a significant emphasis on diversity and interdisciplinarity and aspire to transform the future of technology through integration of varied perspectives and through our distinctive research.
In the 2024 QS University Rankings by discipline, RMIT University was ranked at 170 globally for Computer Science and Information Systems and 57 in Library and Information Management. Education programs in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security and Information Technology are offered in the School of Computing Technologies, one of Australia’s largest and leading educational facilities in the field.
We are a national leader in industry-connected learning in computing, data science, and IT. We have recently redesigned our undergraduate programs to provide a common foundation in programming for all SCT undergraduates. Our approach is centred on an innovative Bootcamp2Studio model that makes use of immersive and challenge-based pedagogy to drive higher-level learning. We provide students with practical learning experiences that will prepare them to contribute meaningfully to our world through their work.
The School is led by the Dean, School of Computing Technologies, and has three disciplines:
Cyber Security & Software Systems (CSSS)
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI)
Interaction, Technology & Information (ITI)
Our PhD students and faculty conduct world leading research in many areas of Computing and Computing applications, including in:
Information Interaction and Information Retrieval
Human-Computer Interaction
Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing
Data Science and Machine Learning
Recommendation and Big Data Analysis
Cybersecurity
Software Engineering
Digital Health
Computer Science Education
For more information about our School, its discipline structure and teaching and research focus areas please visit our website.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Josh Apeltauer via [email protected]
For any questions in relation to the recruitment process, please reach out to Mykayla in Talent Acquisition via m[email protected]
Position Description – Project Coordinator
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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
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Skills Required
- Demonstrated experience in project setup, coordination, compliance support or program implementation in a complex organisation (tracking tools, action plans, status reporting)
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, including preparing high-quality documentation (reports, briefings, meeting papers, registers, spreadsheets) with attention to detail and version control
- Well-developed organisational and planning skills to manage competing priorities, coordinate workstreams, and maintain consistent project documentation
- Proven ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders, progress actions on time, escalate appropriately, and maintain momentum across complex governance structures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex requirements into clear, practical actions
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and project management tools (ability to create trackers, dashboards and document repositories)
- Experience in or knowledge of Higher Education learning & teaching or research environment
- Ability to pass Working With Children and National Police Check (pre-employment checks)
What We Do
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