Project and Engagement Manager

• Full time, fixed term until 31st December 2025- with the opportunity for secondment 

• Exciting opportunity to provide high level engagement support and project management to the Office of the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (OPDVC) 

• Base Salary $135,820 - $143,310 + 17% superannuation 

 

 

About the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Portfolio 

 
The Provost is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational delivery of our academic objectives. This includes ensuring a continued focus on outstanding academic performance and scholarship, strategic planning and sound financial management through the faculties, University schools, centres, and other academic units. The Provost is responsible for ensuring a high-performance culture across all faculties and University schools that enables research, education, community engagement and innovation to flourish. 

 

About the opportunity 

 

As the Project and Engagement Manager, you will develop, deliver, and manage an innovative and comprehensive internal engagement program that supports the communication and delivery of strategic objectives for the Office of Provost & Deputy Vice-Chancellor with the wider university community.  

 

You will leverage your expertise in delivering key engagement projects and programs of work to support the Office of Provost & Deputy Vice Chancellor to develop strategic engagement plans and improve and maintain communication on strategic and BAU activities with key stakeholders from Faculties and Schools. 

 

 

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

 

• work within a dynamic team, reporting to the Associate Director

• establish and manage project plans for strategic engagement projects and initiatives, including project structure, governance, and key performance indicators 

• engage and maintain collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across the University to ensure ongoing achievement of key project/initiative objectives 

• build strong rapport and business relationships with Faculties, Portfolios and Professional Service Units to keep currency with critical priorities and modify project plans where needed 

• plan and manage the development and delivery of communications for the Office of the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor  

• proactively promote and champion this program of work across the University and ensure that it aligns with the expectations and priorities of the OPDVC and Faculty and School stakeholders.

 

 

About you 

 

• tertiary qualifications and/or relevant work experience in a related field 

• demonstrated ability to plan, develop, implement, evaluate, and adapt strategic engagement initiatives in a changing higher education and industry environment 

• experience project managing multiple work streams or working in large complex projects and ability to work according to strict deadlines and adapt to changing expectations 

• demonstrated experience managing a diverse group of key internal/external stakeholders on large or complex projects 

• sound understanding and consistent application of project management competencies including scope, time, cost, quality, HR, communications, cost, risk, procurement and integration 

• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills.

 

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. 

 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia 

 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

 

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position. 

 

 

Pre-employment checks 

 

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. 

 

  

EEO statement  

  

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.  

 

How to apply 

 

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.   

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. 

 

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]. 

 

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