Project Officer (Strategic Initiatives) - Turner Institute
About The Position
Join the Institute as a Project Officer (Strategic Initiatives) and support delivery of priority actions aligned with the Institute's strategic plan. The role provides high-level project coordination and administrative support within a complex tertiary environment, working with the Research Directorate to deliver key initiatives and projects. It includes coordinating internal funding schemes, events and stakeholder engagement across community, industry and academic partners, while supporting committees and governance processes. The position is responsible for planning and coordinating project activities, monitoring progress and preparing high-quality documentation, reports and briefings to support decision-making. Acting as a central liaison point, the role engages with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure initiatives are delivered efficiently and in line with University policy and procedures. It also supports the design and administration of programs and events, manages communications and contributes to continuous improvement of processes and systems, ensuring a high standard of service, professionalism and attention to detail. We are seeking someone with strong administrative and project coordination skills and the ability to support the delivery of strategic initiatives. Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, sound judgement and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment will be essential. If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute to meaningful strategic work within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Strong administrative and project coordination skills
- Ability to support the delivery of strategic initiatives
- Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Sound judgement
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Responsibilities
- Coordinate internal funding schemes
- Coordinate events
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement across community, industry and academic partners
- Support committees and governance processes
- Plan and coordinate project activities
- Monitor progress
- Prepare high-quality documentation, reports and briefings to support decision-making
- Act as a central liaison point
- Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure initiatives are delivered efficiently and in line with University policy and procedures
- Support the design and administration of programs and events
- Manage communications
- Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
