Senior Project Coordinator

Monash•Clayton, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Monash University is seeking an experienced Senior Project Coordinator to join the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) at the Clayton campus. This 12-month fixed-term role offers an opportunity to drive operational support, post-award project delivery, and graduate research administration within a leading injury prevention research institution. The successful candidate will act as a key liaison and subject matter expert, working collaboratively with research staff and a professional team to manage projects, graduate research administration, and executive operations.

Requirements

High-level project management skills with a proven track record of successfully supporting projects to completion within agreed standards, timeframes, and budgets.
Highly developed planning and organisational skills, with experience working to deadlines across multiple teams.
Strong financial literacy and analytical skills, with experience managing budgets and interpreting project data.
Highly developed relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively and gain cooperation across varied stakeholder groups.
Knowledge of (or the ability to quickly develop expertise in) graduate research processes, university policies, and database management systems.

Responsibilities

Facilitating post-award project coordination across research teams including contract administration, project invoicing and budgets, maintaining project records in Pure and coordinating project meetings, agendas, and minutes.
Maintaining central document repositories, project databases, and external communication channels.
Coordinating graduate research student administration end-to-end, providing procedural advice, managing PhD milestone tracking, and supporting new candidature enquiries.
Coordinating delivery of Professional Development Education events and programs, and assisting with unit administration.
Providing high-level executive administrative support to the Director and assisting with day-to-day office operations.