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Project Administrator - Curtin University

Job Posted 3/9/2025
Curtin University of Technology
Perth, Perth 6001
Category Administrative
Part-Time
Job Description
Project Administrator - Curtin University
  • Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Perth, Western Australia
  • Contract Part Time

Date posted: 3/2/2025

  • Part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed-term contract until January 2026
  • Great benefits and work environment!
Job Reference: 947717

About the Role

Curtin University is looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Project Administrator to join the Curtin School of Nursing. This is a part-time (0.4 FTE) opportunity for a fixed-term contract until January 2026.

This position provides high-level administrative and operational support to coordinate and implement the Clinical Placement with Older People (CPOP) program. This program supports a clinical placement for nursing students within aged care settings.

If you have a passion for organisation and a knack for communication, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will, but are not limited to:
  • Coordinating the Curtin CPOP
  • Liaising with students and industry providers
  • Preparing project reports, data and maintaining documentation and registers.
  • Booking placements and providing oversight to the clinical program, in conjunction with the Curtin academic lead.
  • Resolving operational issues
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure timely actions and undertaking additional project-related activities.
Selection Criteria
  • Qualifications: Completion of a diploma qualification, accompanied by substantial relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
  • Organisational Excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills that facilitate effective consultation and collaboration with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Written Communication Proficiency: Exceptional skill in producing clear and concise correspondence and documentation.
  • Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work well in a team environment, showing respect for diverse perspectives, leading and supporting colleagues, taking direction, and working towards common goals.
  • Digital Literacy: Advanced proficiency in digital tools, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable
  • Demonstrated knowledge of clinical placements in Western Australia
  • Knowledge of SONIA (placement booking system)
About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live.

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
  • Updated Resume
  • Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Tuesday, 18th February 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.