Job Reference: 978138

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Curtin University is a global leader in innovation, sustainability, and education excellence, committed to creating a greener, more sustainable future.

We are currently seeking a motivated and collaborative Project Officer to join our planning and sustainability team. In this position, you will play a key role in coordinating the development and implementation of planning and sustainability projects and initiatives. You will offer strategic support for large-scale projects and take the lead on smaller-scale projects and general inquires offering clear, helpful guidance. You will also support the team with data collection and analysis to ensure that we are on track to achieve our sustainability objectives.

In this role you will:

• Manage and facilitate project communications and stakeholder engagement
• Assist in developing business cases, project initiation documents, and implementation strategies
• Coordinate project plans and track activities against project schedules
• Provide executive support for committees and stakeholder meetings
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with projects
• Conduct research and data analysis to support planning and sustainability initiatives
• Ensure compliance with university and legislative reporting obligations
• Manage and update Curtin’s Sustainability website and contribute to the Sustainability Strategy
• Promote Curtin’s reputation as a leader in sustainability

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant degree with experience in project coordination OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong project management skills with the ability to implement and monitor project activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience preparing reports
• Strong analytical and research skills
• A team player who can collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability compliance frameworks (NGERS, NPI, Green Star tools, etc.)
• Experience in a tertiary environment (desirable)
• Knowledge of reviewing and interpreting technical drawings and documents (Desirable)

Role Requirements:

1. Obtain working rights that match the tenure of this role
2. Willing to undertake a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

Properties, Facilities & Development

Properties, Facilities & Development (PF&D) plays an important role in ensuring Curtin’s physical presence enables ongoing transformation and supports the University’s vision to be a recognised global leader in research, education and engagement. The PF&D team is responsible for delivering great places where people come first, and this position makes an important contribution to that achievement.

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 a multitude of 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!

Please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter addressing the criteria above

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: Thursday 1 May 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.

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.