Project Officer
- Fix-Term Contract Until 31st July 2026
- Clayton Location | 3 Days On-Site & 2 Days WFH
- Outreach Program to increase intake of participants
The Role: The Project Officer Will be responsible develop and deliver programs and activities aimed at increasing participation of external stakeholders from communities under-represented.
The Responsibilities:
- Deliver outreach activities for the purpose of encouraging the aspirations and building the capacity of stakeholders from under-represented backgrounds.
- Provide high level support to programs with schools and low SES communities including, contributing to the scoping and planning of projects, coordinating, implementing and/or management of key components of these projects and supporting the development and maintenance of information systems.
- Support the development and implementation of activities and presentations in schools and on campus which are informed by current research into widening participation.
- Advise and support mentors and mentor leaders toward enhanced mentoring practices.
- Undertake analyses of evaluations and initiate and implement improvements to programs, activities and events to enhance impact and optimise operational efficiencies.
- Maintain relationships and ensure effective communication is maintained with key stakeholders.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a Project Officer delivering outreach programs.
- Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and oral/written communication including presentation skills.
- Evidence of either experience or understanding of the issues related to increasing participation in higher education of under-represented groups
- Recent experience and understanding of school communities or other educational environments, preferably within a recent Australian context
- Highly competent organisational skills including the ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple tasks, use initiative and achieve goals within established timelines with an understanding of project competencies
What’s in it for you:
- Fix-Term Contract Until 31st July 2026
- Clayton Location | 3 Days On-Site & 2 Days WFH
- Outreach Program to increase intake of participants
Apply today and Jimmy Nguyen will reach out to disclose further information.