Project Manager

• Full-time, 2 year Fixed Term position
• Salary HEW 8 ($106,690 - $120,153) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the Role

As the Project Manager, you will coordinate and operationalise the School’s strategic projects to transition teaching and research activity out of the Bundoora East campus, including the establishment of Agile hubs and Industry hubs. You will also be responsible for the management of timelines relating to the implementation of each project.

The School expects to launch a number of agile/industry hubs that will vary in size and complexity, with a focus on retrofitting existing facilities and/or adding in new facilities to existing buildings, such as warehouses or similar to house current and future activity. This will involve taking the plans for a hub at the design/concept stage and then working with stakeholders to develop a project plan for the design, build, fitting out and commissioning of a hub.

We are looking for a candidate who is a keen and dynamic individual, with the ability to be a team player, and a desire to contribute to an exciting set of projects across different engineering disciplines.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

• Highly developed interpersonal, written, verbal, and technical communication skills with the ability to liaise and work effectively with a range of people across all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to work autonomously with considerable independence.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop and implement effective workplace practices and processes and convey complex information to colleagues.
• High level organisational, time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement and initiative, while maintaining commitment to achieving outcomes

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School

The School of Engineering is one of the largest Engineering Schools in Australia. It has over 350 staff and 7000 students, including 750 HDR students. The School is committed to driving innovation and collaboration through our industry partnerships. Our industry partners range from small companies to multinational organisations and we work together on translating our research into impact for our partners and the wider community. In April 2024, the School will transition to the following Departments:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Environmental Engineering
• Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical, Manufacturing and Mechatronics Engineering

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email [email protected] . 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/content/dam/rmit/au/en/careers/position-descriptions/pd-project-manager-engineering.pdf

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Applications Close:
24 Mar 2024 11.59 pm

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