Project Manager (Research Infrastructure)

• Full time, continuing role as Project Manager (Research Infrastructure Projects)  

• Utilise your exceptional stakeholder skills alongside your project management expertise

• Salary $117,116 - $132,079 plus 17% superannuation   

About the opportunity 

An exciting opportunity to join the high-impact Research Infrastructure team within the Research Portfolio. As the Project Manager (Research Infrastructure Projects), you will ensure implementation of the infrastructure services associated with the University's Core Research Facilities (CRF) & Research Service Units (RSUs). You will provide overall project management and act as an interface between a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. 

 

Your key responsibilities will be to: 

 

• manage Research Readiness organisation and establishment to deliver infrastructure services supporting installation of research equipment  
• manage the development and implementation of Research Readiness plans to deliver capability-supporting infrastructure projects  
• develop and embed a project governance and reporting framework to monitor implementation, progress and delivery of your projects  
• manage diverse project stakeholders and collaborate with project teams to ensure that project deliverables and milestones are achieved  
• monitor project financials against budget with a focus on maximising value for the University and Research Infrastructure. 

 

About you 

 

• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (engineering, science etc.) and/or extensive experience with capital works and/or construction projects management  
• experience working in the higher education sector or within a multi-faceted, complex organization 
• experience project managing multiple work streams, or leading large, complex projects 
• strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills 
• financial management experience with the ability to manage project budgets 
• excellent communication skills with sound negotiation 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 roles 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.   

 

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For a copy of the Position Description for this role, or for a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Sade Mintah, Recruitment Operations, [email protected] .  

 

 

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Sunday 05 May 2024 11:59 PM