Project Coordinator

About the Opportunity

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training, and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medium to large projects, including planning, scheduling, dependencies, risks, and reporting
• Support Project Managers to deliver milestones, manage issues, and maintain momentum
• Lead project and program level communications and change activities
• Develop and coordinate change impact assessments, communication, and engagement plans
• Facilitate workshops, forums, and governance meetings
• Produce high-quality project documentation, reports, and communications
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project and change practices
• Provide guidance and coaching to project support staff

About You

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating medium to large projects in a complex organisation
• Strong understanding of project management and delivery methodologies
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement, communication, and change coordination
• High-level written communication skills, including reports and project documentation
• Ability to manage competing priorities and operate with autonomy
• Relevant degree with substantial subsequent experience, or equivalent experience

Desirable:

• Project Management and/or Change Management certification
• Experience working in higher education or large public sector environments
• Familiarity with project management frameworks and tools (e.g. MS Teams, Jira, Confluence)

Benefits

• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• 6 weeks annual leave (incl. Christmas and New Year closure)
• 10 days personal/sick leave, plus 5 days carer’s leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Up to 26 weeks (six months) paid parental leave
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

About Company

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

Job Requisition ID: 7448

Contact Details:
Tammy Leahy
0449140017
t.leahy@cqu.edu.au

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday, 23 June 2026

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.