Senior Project Coordinator (IT)

• Support delivery of high-impact IT projects
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years with option for extension
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary including 17% superannuation

UWA Technology serves as a strategic enabler of teaching, learning, research, and operations excellence. It delivers the technology projects to foster innovation, collaboration, and efficiency across the institution. IT enhances the overall experience for students, faculty, researchers, and staff. The function drives digital transformation, supports data-driven decision-making, and ensures compliance with regulatory and cybersecurity standards. Ultimately, IT plays a critical role in advancing the university's mission by leveraging technology to create a connected, efficient, and future-ready academic environment.

• Management of project costs including tracking purchase orders, actual costs, accruals, journals, forecasting, variance analysis and cost reporting in line with UWA cost management processes and standards.
• Support the project manager in the coordination of project activities, meetings and workshops.
• Maintain project reporting artefacts including status reports, RAID logs, dashboards, and reports for stakeholders.

• Substantial experience, 4 years plus, in supporting projects, financial administration and reporting.
• Highly developed analytical skills with a proven record of preparing, analyzing and reporting on budgets.
• Completion of a degree with at least four years of subsequent relevant work experience including high proficiency in using spreadsheets for finance reporting.
• Highly developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse groups of people.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 30 Jun 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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