Senior Project Coordinator

Job no:509374
Work type:Fixed term - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Project Management and Project Support, HEO7

(HE07) $89,399 - $99,987 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply.

Fixed term, full time contract available immediately for three years.

The Senior Project Coordinator will work with external and internal stakeholders, specifically in partnership with the University’s third-party providers, partners and internal stakeholders, to ensure project outcomes are delivered in accordance with strategic project schedules.

Under limited direction, the Senior Project Coordinator manages, coordinates and communicates the complex operational and production aspects of new and existing strategic projects prescribed under the Education Transformation portfolio.

The overall vision and purpose of Education Transformation is to advance a contemporary learning paradigm that delivers a transformative education experience to a broad range of students, inclusive of relevant and flexible curriculum, contemporary pedagogy and accessible modes of delivery. The Senior Project Coordinator will work with the Education Transformation project team and key partners to ensure successful delivery of project objectives within agreed parameters, including meeting project milestones, adherence to contractual obligations and assist with new initiatives within the portfolio – as required.

The Education Transformation project team is a small, dynamic and highly agile team that connects with and across all levels of the University. Supported by the Senior Program Manager and broader project team, the Senior Project Coordinator will need to establish and maintain strong and robust relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration, project coordination and reporting in line with contractual obligations.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated project coordination experience with proven ability to independently manage new and ongoing projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate the ability to relate to a wide range of stakeholders and staff at all levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes, including attention to detail, judgement, initiative and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and sustain high-level performance, determine priorities, be highly flexible and meet demanding deadlines in a time sensitive environment.
• Well-developed written communication skills and capacity to respond to enquiries autonomously.

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 collaborations - offers you a 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.

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 Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

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, 29 May 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Michelle Campbell

Senior Program Manager, Education Transformation (Division of Academic and Student Engagement)

P: 0411 044 766
E: [email protected]

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal 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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