Senior Project Coordinator

(HEO7) $101,785 - $113,839 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

0.4FTE (14.70 hours per week) 12-month fixed term position.

An exclusive role has opened up to join our DASE Strategic Projects Team in the capacity of Senior Project Coordinator to support the establishment of the Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library.

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement (DASE) partners with students, staff and the broader community to deliver an outstanding student experience. At the heart of the student experience are transformational opportunities in learning and teaching.

The overall vision and purpose of Education Transformation within DASE is to advance a contemporary learning paradigm that delivers a transformative education experience to a broad range of students, inclusive of relevant and flexible curriculum, contemporary pedagogy and accessible modes of delivery.

Working under limited direction, the Senior Project Coordinator will play a pivotal role in driving the operationalisation of the Julia Gillard Prime Ministerial Library by supporting complex project delivery and stakeholder engagement. .

This position is responsible for coordinating multiple workstreams, facilitating effective collaboration across diverse internal and external groups, and ensuring strong governance and alignment with strategic objectives. By building and maintaining productive relationships with third-party partners, stakeholders and leaders, the Senior Project Coordinator will ensure that the library’s establishment proceeds smoothly, milestones are met, and stakeholder needs are addressed throughout each phase of development.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated project coordination experience with proven ability to independently manage new and ongoing projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes, including attention to detail, judgement, initiative and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and sustain high-level performance, determine priorities, be highly flexible and meet demanding deadlines in a time sensitive environment.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and digital literacy, including the capacity to respond to enquiries autonomously.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a collaborative team environment, as well as developing productive relationships quickly, and sustain a client service orientation.
• Demonstrated life-long learning orientation and ability to apply a problem-solving approach to challenges that arise in a fast-paced environment.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume, as well as a cover letter addressing your suitability and experience for the position, referring to the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Applications close 11:55pm, 10 October 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For Further Information

• For a confidential discussion regarding this position; contact:
• Alessia Rotolo Senior Talent Acquisition Officer | Human Resources  E: alessia.rotolo@adelaide.edu.au
• You'll find a full position description below.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.