Pathways Project Officer
Description
Pathways Project Officer
Fremantle campus
Part-time opportunity (0.6), Fixed term contract ending September 2026
- Build strong partnerships, design innovative programs, and guide students on their journey to university success.
- Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
- $97,647 pa WA (level 7) + 14.25% superannuation (pro-rata)
About the university
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.
About the office
Pathways offer students an alternative route to enter university. The Tertiary Pathway Program helps students build the essential skills and qualities over the course of the semester to successfully transition into undergraduate degree programs.
About the role
The Pathways Project Officer plays a pivotal role in connecting the Clontarf Foundation with the University of Notre Dame Australia. This position is focused on strengthening partnerships and creating meaningful opportunities for Clontarf students. The Project Officer drives engagement initiatives that support students' learning experiences and guide their transition into university study.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with Clontarf staff and University faculties.
- Plan and deliver engaging on-campus and outreach activities for Clontarf students and staff.
- Manage project budgets, ensuring financial accountability.
- Promote faculty engagement with the Clontarf partnership.
- Design culturally relevant programs for Clontarf students and staff.
- Support Notre Dame students as Clontarf Champions, developing leadership and mentoring skills.
- Guide Clontarf students through their transition to university.
Qualifications, skills & experience
- A Degree in a relevant discipline with at least 4 years subsequent work experience, or extensive project management experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Strong strategic and operational planning skills with excellent organizational and time management to deliver complex programs within deadlines and budgets.
- Proven judgment, initiative, diplomacy, negotiation, and discretion, especially when handling confidential information.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders clearly.
- High interpersonal skills to build relationships and foster collaboration internally and externally.
- Ability to develop innovative engagement strategies tailored to Clontarf students and staff.
- Respect for cultural diversity and ability to create culturally relevant programs.
- Ability to work independently within policies to resolve complex issues effectively.
Benefits
- Generous training and development opportunities.
- Friendly and collaborative working 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: 3 October 2025
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.
Contact us
Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, [email protected]
Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.