Project Manager

• Flexible location
• Part- time (0.5 FTE) and Fixed Term until 20.12.2024
• HEW 8 $109,837 - $125,755 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Coordinate internal and/or external resources in the production of designs and documentation for projects and ensure design solutions comply with the project brief, University strategic plans, campus planning guidelines and masterplans, University standards, policies and procedures, legislative requirements and building regulations
• Fully scope and project manage activities as well as oversee complex projects with competing deadlines providing a high-quality service to all stakeholders
• Analyse problems, weigh up a range of options to identify accessible and inclusive solutions and translate complex issues into clear and understandable goals and targets for Deakin
• Identify an appropriate course of action, gain agreement on the preferred approach, and prepare advice (information, materials, and recommendations) to meet specific stakeholder styles and requirements.
• Develop, maintain and use a variety of systems, processes, a diverse range of people and sources to gather information and gain deeper understanding and make critical strategic decisions
• Develop a network of contacts within Deakin and integrate perspectives held within different areas of the University and put plans in place to build collaboration and develop common goals and build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders by providing a customer service approach that delivers high value outcomes
                                                                                                                                                                                  

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress toward postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience in project coordination and management within a large organisation
• Experience working in an environment which dictates high standards of protocol, attention to detail and professionalism
• Experience managing, coordinating or delivering a broad range of quality activities or projects

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ruby Lee- Manager, Partnerships and Engagement on (03) 9246 8537 or via [email protected]   

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Project Manager 555454.pdf

Applications for this position close on 29 May 2024 at 11.55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.