Project Coordinator

$+2,087 to $++,353 pa (HEW6)

Ongoing, Full time, Joondalup & Perth City Campus

Open to candidates with relevant work rights

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LAW
JOONDALUP & PERTH CBD BASED
$+2,087 to $++,353 P.A (HEW 6) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION
FULL-TIME, FIXED-TERM CONTRACT TO 30 JUNE 2026

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a leading multi-campus university in Western Australia serving communities nationally and internationally. For 18 years in a row, ECU has achieved a 5 (out of 5 star) star rating for teaching quality in the Good Universities Guide (GUG). ECU is ranked in the Top 400 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025.

The School of Business and Law is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, held by less than 6% of Business Schools in the world, and develops industry-ready graduates through high-quality teaching and learning experiences and engaged applied research. The School offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework, executive education, and research degrees designed to give students relevant theory, practical work experience and critical employability skills.

The School of Business and Law ranks well across several respected indicators. In 2025, the School’s Business and Economics discipline was ranked in the Top 300 on the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. In the 2024 Shanghai Rankings, the School’s Hospitality and Tourism Management discipline was ranked 41st in the world. In the 2024 Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools list, the School solidified its standing as a leader in business education, being named Australia’s ‘top-ranked business school for quality’.

As part of an exciting expansion plan, the School of Business and Law will move into the $853 million world-class facilities of the landmark ECU City Campus at Yagan Square in the Perth CBD in 2025. This state-of-the-art Business, Law, Creative Industries and Technology Campus will be where innovative thinkers, adaptive learners and global citizens meet to become the leaders of tomorrow. ECU’s CBD campus will bring together streams of teaching and research with unique synergies for growth and development. This is unequivocally the most exciting time of all to join the University as it embarks on this transformational journey.

The Role

The Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety (MARS) Centre is an ECU industry collaboration centre for the mining sector. The multidisciplinary MARS Centre works collaboratively with the West Australian mining industry to create mentally healthy workplaces, build a culture of safety and respect, and prepare for workplace safety in future mining. The MARS Centre – based in the School of Business and Law – involves inter-School collaboration with the School of Medical and Health Sciences and is funded through a grant from the WA Government’s MARS Program, along with funding from industry partners and ECU’s research fund.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for high level project management and administrative support to the MARS Centre. Working closely with the MARS Centre Director, they will participate in program planning, research project progress tracking (including budgets), and organisation of functions and events for the Centre. The Project Coordinator will also provide executive support to the MARS Centre Advisory Board as well as manage the Centre’s communications, webpages and social media platforms.

Completion of a Tertiary (degree) qualification in a relevant discipline, with a preference for a postgraduate degree.
Relevant previous experience with projects and coordinating complex processes.
Familiarity with the research environment at a tertiary institution preferred.
Relevant experience with organising and coordinating events.
Interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop good relationships and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to investigate, identify and analyse key issues and the associated alternative, benefits and costs to develop practical solutions. Involves being creative and innovative when developing effective solutions and the ability to manage related risks.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Remuneration

This position attracts a remuneration of $+2,087 to $++,353 plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

Contact

Interested applicants are welcome to contact Professor Tim Bentley at t.bentley@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 at 11.30pm AWST.

How to Apply:
Please upload your resume along with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the selection criteria listed above.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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