Job Reference:970082

About the Role:

Are you ready to drive change and make a real impact in student services at Curtin University? As the Project Manager, Student Management, you will lead high-impact projects that improve business processes, enhance service delivery, and enrich the student experience. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality student services, including the preparation and publication of domestic student admissions information and the domestic applicant Nurture program. With a strong focus on innovation, process improvement, and strategic execution, this role offers the chance to make a tangible difference.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership and project management skills while working in a large, dynamic, and collaborative team. Student Services is a diverse and fast-paced environment, providing the chance to gain significant experience across the entire student lifecycle. If you thrive in a role where no two days are the same and enjoy working with people to create meaningful change, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Plan, implement, and manage projects aimed at improving business processes and student services, ensuring efficiency and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Oversee the preparation, publication, and delivery of domestic student admissions information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies and regulations.
• Drive the domestic applicant Nurture program to enhance engagement, communication, and the overall experience of prospective students.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, supervise staff delivering domestic admissions information, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Assist the Director in implementing student service initiatives, contribute to strategic planning, and ensure the successful execution of key student management projects.

We are looking for:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional with:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive experience, or a combination of significant management expertise and education/training within a complex organisation.
• Strong leadership and strategic direction skills, with the ability to manage and drive change in a dynamic environment.
• Proven project management experience, with a track record of delivering strategic business outcomes through effective resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and discretion whilst effectively solving problems within policy guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and build productive relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in a tertiary education environment (desirable).

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and is passionate about delivering impactful change.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University

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. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

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. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• A document addressing the selection criteria in the advert

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Tuesday, 08 April 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

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.