"*Project Coordinator (Asset Replacement)"

Job Identification

6025

Job Category

Facilities Management

Posting Date

10/02/2026, 11:07

Apply Before

23/02/2026, 20:55

Job Schedule

Full time

Locations

 Northfields Ave, Wollongong, NSW, 2522, AU

Job Description:

• Permanent/continuing, full‑time appointment
• Level 6/7: $94,998 – $117,633 plus 17% superannuation

About the Opportunity

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is seeking an experienced Project Coordinator (Asset Replacement) to join its Infrastructure and Property Division and support the delivery of capital works across University campuses.

In this role, you will manage asset replacement and refurbishment projects across the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to a high standard while supporting long-term asset performance and UOW’s capital management objectives. The role includes developing project briefs and cost estimates, implementing project plans and ensuring compliance with University policies, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with internal stakeholders, external consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies, this role requires strong communication, coordination, and relationship management skills to successfully deliver outcomes across a diverse project portfolio.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, asset management, project management, or equivalent experience, along with proven experience delivering capital works projects. This includes coordinating design and construction, administering contracts, preparing project documentation, and managing multiple concurrent projects. You will bring strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills, a solid understanding of building systems and construction methods, and the ability to identify and manage risks.

You will also have experience engaging consultants and contractors, a sound understanding of WHS legislation and industry best practice and ideally experience with MW21/GC21 contracts and lifecycle asset management. 

The role requires on-site work across UOW campuses and a current Australian Driver Licence.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (no more than 3 pages) detailing their skills and experience as it relates to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Clayton McDowell, Associate Director Sustainability: claytonm@uow.edu.au 

Position Description

Closing Date: Monday 23 February 2026, 11:59pm

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees must declare whether they have been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, Gender‑based Violence during previous employment or legal proceedings. Any declaration will be handled confidentially and in accordance with privacy requirements.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer and a recognised leader in gender equality, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, women, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

About Us

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

 Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion.We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.