Senior Project Officer- UNSW Alliances

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Work type:full time
Location:Sydney, NSW
Categories:Project Management

• Employment Type: Full time, continuing role
• Remuneration: $106k – $115k (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Working)

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education, and a commitment to advancing a just society. 

Skilled in navigating UNSW business requirements and networks from a centralised position, UNSW Strategic Alliances & Initiatives exists to scope and set up strategic relationships with external partners that share our values and with whom we can work towards a common purpose. Through the combined resourcing and advocacy of each partner, these alliances are well positioned to form multi-disciplinary strategic relationships for addressing significant problems.

By fostering a two-way exchange of knowledge, experience, and capabilities we can achieve greater outcomes for our students, research, and the community. With our collective knowledge and a shared drive for progress, we strive to create a positive impact on our environmental, social, cultural, and economic future.

Why Your Role Matters

The Senior Project Officer, is responsible for coordinating and supporting the work of UNSW academic alliances and strategic initiatives. The Senior Project Officer will play an important role in project management of initiatives and events, communication and engagement with faculties and divisions to support the development and implementation of the academic alliances, programs, and projects, aimed at raising the University's profile and impact.

The role of Senior Project Officer, reports to the Manager, Strategic Alliances & Initiatives and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage specific projects, initiatives, or events for the UNSW alliances in conjunction with the agreed business plans and KPIs.
• Oversee the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
• Support alliance governance and management structures, liaising with other administrative units across UNSW and partner institutions to ensure projects are managed and delivered in a timely and effective manner, and aligned appropriately to UNSW processes.
• Establish and maintain systems to manage projects and record information.
• Build and manage collaborative working relationships with academic and professional staff and stakeholders, including contractors/consultants and external organisations to deliver the strategic and operational goals of the UNSW alliances.
• Contribute to and support the development of proposals, business cases, guidelines, and other business documents.
• Provide high level administrative support to the Strategic Alliances & Initiatives unit including minute taking, travel and budget management, website maintenance.

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience, or inequivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of relevant education, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including setting up systems for stakeholder engagement and communication, tracking and project reporting.
• High level organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and sustain effective professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise and control workload with a positive sense of initiative.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, show initiative and contribute positively to a team.
• Proven ability to drive collaboration and successfully manage competing priorities.

How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the before 11:55pm Wednesday 17 April.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include: 

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc) 
• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities 
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: [email protected]   (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

Advertised:28 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:17 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time