Ref 1164/24 Project Manager, Infrastructure and Commercial Division

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position | Westerns Hawkesbury Campus
• Remuneration: HEW 8 $130,740 to $145,135 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation
• WFH 2 Days Per Week | Flex Leave | Professional Development Opportunities

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position
• Based at Westerns Hawkesbury Campus
• Remuneration: HEW 8 $130,740 to $145,135 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation
• Working at WSU means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide!
• Unlock your potential with WSU: Benefit from flexible work arrangements, salary packaging, 35-hour work week, development opportunities and more!

About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. We are proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and hold the top position in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings, with 85% of its research being at or above world standard. At Western Sydney University, we recognise that unlocking your true potential is the key to your success, just as we do for our students. Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. With a team of 3,000 dedicated staff members, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture deeply rooted in research and dedicated to student-centred excellence. It's the perfect environment for you to thrive professionally. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking academic seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.

About Infrastructure and Commercial
Infrastructure and Commercial facilitates a strategic approach to planning, development and ongoing maintenance of the University’s built infrastructure, properties and commercial activities.  Working in partnership with all areas of the University community, the directorate ensures the strategic development and maintenance of the network of campuses and property estate to support the University’s learning, teaching and research activities and preserves and enhances the unique aesthetics of the campuses. The directorate manages the sustainability agenda in line with the University’s vision and maintains a safe and healthy environment for those that use our campuses.

About the Role
Infrastructure and Commercial is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team!

This position is primarily responsible to ensure the timely, cost effective and quality delivery of capital project infrastructure and maintenance works are on time, within budget, fit for purpose, to a consistently high quality and in accordance with all WH&S requirements.

This involves the project management of all works including the day-to-day supervision of Project Officers, contractors and external contract project professionals.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Westerns Hawkesbury Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required. 

About you
The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields such as engineering or project management, or extensive industry experience, especially in higher education or asset management.
• Demonstrated project delivery management, ensuring quality results within set timeframes and budgets.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Proven experience in project performance review, monitoring, and reporting.
• Solid grasp of project management financial aspects.
• Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, consultation, and negotiation skills; ability to forge effective relationships with various stakeholders.
• Advanced analytical and lateral thinking skills, adept at devising solutions for complex technical issues.
• Knowledge of Quality Management practices and processes.

Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.

What We Offer in Return
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

• 35 hour work week
• Flex leave for Professional staff
• Work from home up to 2 days per week 
• 17% super contributions

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Please review the position description for further information.

Remuneration Package:  HEW Level 8 $130,740 to $145,135 p.a. (comprising Salary of $110,477 to $122,641 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries:Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Kamesh Mandalika via email on [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Friday 12th April 2024.

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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