Expression of interest for a Project Lead (HEO 9) for the People and Culture Domain based in the Integration Management Office (IMO)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA staff
• Based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) supporting the People and Culture Domain
• We are looking for an immediate start, ideally for a full-time secondment until 31 December 2025

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Project Lead for the People and Culture Domain to be part of the Domain leadership team leading the work to establish a future staff experience and culture for Adelaide University that will attract and retain outstanding educators, researchers, thinkers, innovators, entrepreneurs and professionals, ensuring the new University has the capability to fulfil its ambition and is recognised as an employer of choice.

As the Project Lead you will work with colleagues across both institutions and senior Integration Management Office (IMO) staff, to provide leadership, effective management and execution of relevant Domain deliverables related to the creation of the new Adelaide University.

Working in support of the Domain leadership team and our Workstream Leads, you will be responsible for delivering outcomes across all aspects of the project(s) lifecycle, including project initiation and planning, developing processes to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of the project, managing project deliverables and interdependencies with other projects, communication, and supporting project reporting requirements. This role effectively drives project(s) to advance the integration and transformation of the new Adelaide University aligned to critical path milestones and agreed budget parameters.

About you

To be successful in this role, you are likely to have a passion for leading and executing complex projects, navigating uncertainty and being committed to supporting the staff of the two universities as we work together to create the new University. You will have a collaborative and influential style, demonstrate clarity, diplomacy, persuasiveness, and sensitivity, and your interpersonal and communication skills will allow you to readily build rapport at all levels. You will be able to evidence excellent organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, and to achieve outcomes in a complex environment characterised by competing priorities and challenging timelines. 

Essential Experience  

• Qualifications or comparable relevant experience in project management
• Proven track record in leading substantial and complex projects, ideally within a Higher Education context
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities and a strong commitment to translating strategic business needs into effective solutions
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to influence managers and staff with empathy and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely
• High-level written and verbal presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate and present complex information appropriate to a range of audiences 

The new Adelaide University  will be a future-focused university, a magnet for talented staff and students alike. Combining the strengths of the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world-class research excellence, the new institution will be recognised as one of the world’s top 100 universities.

The Integration Management Office has been established to support the creation of the new Adelaide University which will drive the innovation and scale needed to make transformational investments for South Australia and beyond.

Express your interest now!

Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.

Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari, Recruitment Partner: IMO. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Jessica via email at [email protected]. If you require assistance submitting your application please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at  [email protected]  using job reference number 5987.

Applications close: 11.30pm Tuesday 2 April 2024

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal Person, or be a current UniSA continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised and have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of the appointment.

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