Project Manager: Research Degrees (HEO 8)

• Based in Chancellery and Council Services at the City West campus
• Full-time (1.0FTE) fixed term contract until December 2023
• Commencement Salary: $101,110 (plus 17% superannuation)

About UniSA

The University of South Australia (UniSA) is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

From 2021, UniSA introduced a project-based admissions process for all research degree programs. We now seek to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate key operational process improvements identified as part of the recently launched Project-based Research Degrees initiative, under the direction of the Dean of Graduate Studies and in close consultation with the Chief Academic Services Officer.

About the Role

Undertaking strategic and operational responsibilities, the Project Manager will establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to implement process improvements to ensure effective administration and operation across the Academic and Professional units. The role will contribute to the successful recruitment, onboarding, engagement and reporting of higher degree by research students and will ensure the University’s approach to project management through its One Team Project Framework is understood and implemented.

Core Responsibilities

• Establish strong networks and working relationships with Academic and Professional Units to identify, engage and leverage expertise to support delivery of project outcomes
• Provide strategic and technical advice in the management and execution of the Project-based Research Degrees initiative by reviewing and actioning individual project plans, risk registers, issue registers and communications plans
• Prepare high quality submissions and project status reports for stakeholders and the Enterprise Leadership team
• Review, evaluate and communicate project outcomes to stakeholders for benefits realisation and continuous improvement
• Provide high level executive support to committees and working groups

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience in driving and executing concurrent projects with competing deadlines in a complex environment comparable to higher education
• High level negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills to communicate effectively with a range of audiences and present complex information with clarity
• Demonstrated high-level written skills including significant experience in preparation of strategic and executive reports
• Demonstrated financial acumen including significant experience in costing business cases, developing project budgets and managing financial reporting

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

Bringing your talent to UniSA will see you rewarded with a variety of employee benefits such as:

• Access to professional development opportunities and staff study support
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions and a variety of leave arrangements
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Bernie Dyer, Senior Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 3547.

Applications close: 11.30pm Wednesday 10 November 2021

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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