Senior Project Officer in Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunities.

Based in the Integrity and Safer Community function at the City East campus.

Part-time (0.8 FTE), fixed term 12-month contract.

Salary range: $103,719 - $116,002 per annum (plus 17% superannuation).

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive. We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it’s a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia’s future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters: Coordinate projects that support the prevention of, and response to, gender-based violence, working with international students to develop culturally appropriate, trauma-informed resources. This role is suited to someone with experience working in the gender-based violence and sexual harm space, who can engage students in meaningful, respectful conversations on sensitive topics while building trusted relationships with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

The team: The Safer Community Unit is a centralised unit with responsibility for preventing and responding to harmful behaviours, including gender-based violence and racism. The Unit creates a space where individuals, including staff and students, can raise complaints or disclosures about conduct concerns in a safe, confidential and supportive environment.

Experience: To thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects in a complex environment.
• Experience managing project documentation, schedules, and reporting.
• Proven ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, particularly those from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in risk and issue management within project delivery.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements in a university or similar setting.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity: We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Build on your career with Adelaide University now. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. Submit your application by 11:30pm Monday 2 November 2026.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493485): Georgia Viola, Talent Acquisition Adviser, +61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au.

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019, this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check. Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.