Project Officer - Interiors And Minor Projects

Job Reference: 1120948

Curtin University’s Properties, Facilities and Development (PF&D) team is seeking a proactive and organised Project Officer to support the delivery of minor works, trades requests, and low risk construction & interior projects across our vibrant campuses.

About the role

In this role, you’ll coordinate and implement project activities, provide high-level support to larger initiatives, and ensure the timely, efficient delivery of a wide range of property-related projects. Working closely with the Manager, Interiors & Minor Projects, you’ll be a key point of contact for project communications, stakeholder coordination, and contractor engagement.

You will be responsible for the delivery of a range of minor capital and refurbishment projects valued up to $250,000. These projects typically involve interior fitouts, building modifications, and small-scale infrastructure improvements across the University’s campuses.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background and hands-on experience in the construction or building industry and who is passionate about delivering high-quality projects within an educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of minor works and interiors projects.
• Manage stakeholder communication, ensuring alignment across internal and external partners.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, review schedules, and risk assessments.
• Administer contracts and approve progress claims within delegated authority.
• Liaise with external contractors and monitor project outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Support business case and project initiation documentation development.
• Ensure compliance with Curtin’s Standards and Guidelines.

Selection Criteria:

You are an organised, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment. You’ll have strong project coordination skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities within deadlines.

Essential:

• Relevant qualifications in construction, building, architecture, or a related discipline (minimum Diploma level).
• Trade qualifications or experience within the maintenance or facilities sector will be highly regarded.
• Proven experience in construction project delivery, from planning and design through to completion.
• Strong understanding of contractor management, budget control, and safety compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated research and analytical capabilities.
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Office, and property data systems.
• Experience or understanding of statutory and compliance requirements in the building industry.

Desirable:

• Experience in a tertiary or large, multidisciplinary organisation.
• Familiarity with integrated public realm and built environment project delivery.

Role Requirements:

• As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
• Current “C” Class Driver’s Licence (or equivalent).
• White Card - while this is mandatory, you can initiate this upon joining if not already obtained
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.

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. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

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 a multitude of 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.

Benefit from:

• Up to 17% superannuation with, plus a variety of salary packaging options.
• Parental leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), personal leave (14 days) and annual leave (20 days).
• Enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
• Breastfeeding facilities and campus-based childcare (where priority of placement is given to Curtin staff and students).
• Flexible work arrangements including return to work provisions.
• On-campus medical centre.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join us!

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If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Wednesday, 5 November 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.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.