"Project Officer"

Job Description:

• Deliver high‑quality projects that drive UWA India’s campus success.
• Collaborate across borders to streamline processes and enable smart decisions.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for up to 12 months.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Implementation Support Team, Project Office function supports the establishment and ongoing delivery of UWA India by providing coordinated, transparent, and responsive project management services across multiple workstreams. This function oversees project planning, governance, risk and issue management, reporting, and cross-team coordination to ensure all implementation activities are efficiently delivered and aligned with UWA’s strategic objectives across both Australia and India.

A particular focus is placed on delivering structured, scalable, and high-quality project processes that support the development of UWA India’s multi-city campus operations. The Project Office works collaboratively with faculties, professional teams, senior leaders, and external partners to implement robust project frameworks, drive continuous improvement, and enable effective, evidence-based decision-making throughout the establishment and activation phases of UWA India.

About the opportunity

• Provide project coordination and administrative support for UWA India implementation, ensuring milestones and governance requirements are met.
• Maintain schedules, track actions, monitor risks, and prepare reports to support multiple workstreams and enable smooth information flow across teams in Perth and India.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to assist with delivery, logistics, event coordination, and continuous improvement of project systems and processes.

About you

• A tertiary qualification in project management, business, administration, communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects or operational initiatives within a complex organisation, ideally in higher education or a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Competence in using project tools, spreadsheets, and productivity software to support project delivery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify issues and contribute to solutions.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, email, power point and related systems.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description: PD - Project Officer (522247).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sue Bamford at sue.bamford@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 4 January 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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