The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Project Officer, Research Services

Fremantle or Sydney campus
Part-time (0.8) opportunity, Continuing contract

• Join a high-impact research environment supporting research governance, funding, and strategic initiatives.
• Join the university that takes a personalised approach to education
• $100,821 pa (level 7 WA) + 14.5% superannuation (pro-rata).

$112,749 pa (level 7 NSW) + 14.5% superannuation (pro-rata).

About the university

We believe in the power of education to transform lives, strengthen communities and help people become the best version of themselves. The University of Notre Dame Australia is a modern, national Catholic university that serves more than 12,000 students across its campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney.

With a community of over 1,000 academic and professional staff, Notre Dame is recognised for its personalised learning environment, strong graduate outcomes and holistic educational philosophy rooted in critical thinking, ethics and the Catholic intellectual tradition.

About the office

The Research Office provides leadership and support for the management of research and research training across the University. It administers external research funding, promotes the responsible and ethical conduct of research, and develops strategic initiatives to enhance the experience and outcomes of higher degree by research students.

About the role

The Project Officer supports the delivery of research governance and strategic initiatives through effective project coordination, monitoring, and reporting, providing analysis, documentation, and support to project leads, steering groups, and senior decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver of a portfolio of strategic and operational research projects, ensuring clear scope, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables are defined and tracked.
• Apply structured project management practices, including development of plans, schedules, risk and issue registers, action logs, and progress reporting.
• Support research governance initiatives, including policy development, framework implementation, and governance uplift activities.
• Prepare high-quality project documentation, including briefs, implementation plans, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.
• Manage governance processes for committees and working groups, ensuring effective documentation, action tracking, compliance, and follow-through.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, risk management, and data analysis activities to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Relevant degree qualification with experience in research administration, project management, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and extensive relevant experience, preferably within a university or research environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex projects, including planning, tracking progress, managing risks, and delivering outcomes to deadlines.
• Experience supporting senior leaders, including preparation of audit materials, compliance reporting, and governance documentation.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality committee papers, reports, briefings, policies, and procedural documentation for senior audiences.
• Highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement, and work effectively under pressure.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, with proficiency in relevant systems and software (including Microsoft Office and databases), and a focus on process improvement and service delivery enhancement.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your career.
• A positive, supportive, and collaborative team environment.
• Discounted study at the University.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 26 June 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

The University is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working and learning environment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration regarding Gender-Based Violence (as required by the National Code) as part of the pre-employment process. For more information on this please refer to our website.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.