Project Officers: Course Development (HEO 5)

• Based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Curriculum Domain in the Adelaide CBD
• Immediate start for full-time fixed term contracts until 31 December 2025
• Commencement Salary $76,304 per annum plus 17% superannuation

About the role

We are seeking multiple Project Officers to contribute to one of the largest changes to higher education in Australia over the past 30 years and help shape the new Adelaide University. You will work for the University of South Australia and be based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Curriculum Domain. The domain is responsible for managing Curriculum Design, and Transition, including Program and Course Development, supported by Learning & Teaching Technologies.

As the Project Officer you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and successful implementation of new programs and courses for the new Adelaide University. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting with scheduling activity, monitoring progress, tracking milestone achievements, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and quality standards. 

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience in a complex project environment requiring the development of strong collaborative working relationships across functional boundaries
• Developed research and analytical skills and experience in the interpretation of information and the interpretation and application of policies and procedures
• High-level administrative skills including experience providing project officer support to working groups, committees, and experience in developing and maintaining high level paper-based and electronic administrative systems
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise and anticipate requirements
• High degree of initiative and resourcefulness, with the ability to instigate and undertake tasks with minimal supervision and acting as a team-player 

The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide are working together to create a new Adelaide University that will make transformational investments in teaching, learning, research and innovation at scale for South Australia and beyond. 

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.

Express your interest now!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . 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 UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected]  using job reference number 6036.

Applications close: 11.30pm Thursday 18 April 2024

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.

Applications will be jointly assessed by both the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide in the creation of the new Adelaide University. 

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