Project Officer, Transforming Culture

Job no:506347
Work type:Fixed term - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Project Management and Project Support, HEO6

(HEO6) $81,254 to $87,770 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply.

Fixed term, full-time opportunity available until June 2023

An exciting opportunity is now available to help transform culture at The University of Adelaide.

We are seeking the support of a Project Officer to assist in the facilitation and delivery of multiple projects within the Transforming Culture project team. The role involves working closely with the Project Director to support all aspects of project activities, including project and administrative support, and the day-to-day program management.  

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in project coordination work, including assisting in the development and implementation of project plans, communication plans, project documentation, and reporting responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing multiple competing priorities, and capacity to act independently within established guidelines.
• Well-developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop reports and liaise with key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Proven ability to successfully work as part of a collaborative team.
• Well-developed IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 21 November 2021.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Alice Robinson
Project Director, Transforming Culture
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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