* Salary range starts at $93,066 - $98,730 per annum
* 17% superannuation, work flexibility and great benefits
* 30 months full-time fixed-term contract (until 30th June 2027)
Job reference: 763927
Innovation Central Perth
Innovation Central Perth (ICP) is a collaboration between Cisco and Curtin University to develop technology for real business problems through a collaborative community of student talent and professional expertise in electronic, communications, network and software engineering, computer and data science.
The Centre helps its members to identify, test, conduct comparative analysis and deploy innovative technology solutions using cloud computing, analytics and IoT network platforms. It supports original and inventive solution development through concept testing, prototype development and integration analysis. The aim of ICP is to provide a collaborative environment to connect people, co-develop ideas and facilitate innovation.
Your new role
We are seeking a motivated Project Officer to join our dynamic team. This role will be industry facing to support the coordination and delivery of projects with industry partners.
Responsibilities will include:
* Assist with the development of relevant business cases and project scoping documentation and project plans as required, including timelines, implementation and evaluation methods, and communication strategies.
* Collaborate with stakeholders on project requirements, ensuring their needs are met and expectations are managed. Maintain regular communication to provide updates and gather feedback, fostering strong client relationships.
* Track activities against project milestones, identify impacts and risks associated with the projects, and resolve operational problems. Facilitate the development and implementation of initiatives, processes, and systems for effective and efficient project administration.
* Facilitate communication and collaboration between ICP and its stakeholders, maintaining positive relationships and addressing concerns proactively. Represent ICP interests with integrity and professionalism.
* Provide administrative assistance in form of documentation, record-keeping, scheduling, reporting, data collection, task and deliverable tracking, and logistical coordination. Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and optimize project workflows.
* Ensure project delivery and achievement of organisational goals. Offer support and expertise as needed to enhance project outcomes and maximize impact.
Please note you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role to be considered.
About us
Curtin University is one of the world’s top 200 universities according to the 2023 QS World University Rankings. We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package, a friendly and collaborative work environment, generous leave entitlements and superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and salary-packaging. Our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and a wide range of food options including a supermarket.
For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au
Join us!
Please provide a cover letter, and your CV addressing the selection criteria (noted below) to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Essential Criteria:
* Completion of a relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education/training.
* Demonstrated organisational/project management skills with the ability to coordinate and implement project activities.
* Demonstrated interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people and with cross cultural sensitivity.
* Demonstrated effective written communication skills with the ability to construct clear and concise reports.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and often competing tasks with attention to accuracy and detail within deadlines.
* Proven ability to work well in a team, including respecting difference, leading, supporting others, accepting direction, and working to group goals.
Application close: 4PM AWST, Friday 15 November 2024.
Applicants should note that any offer of employment is subject to completion of a National Police Records Check, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
We warmly invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the job reference number.
Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.