Senior Project Manager (HEO 9)

• Based in the Office of the Vice Chancellor at the City West Campus
• Full-time (1.0 FTE), continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $123,186 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

You will lead, coordinate, and execute key strategic University wide projects and initiatives coordinated by the Office of the Vice Chancellor. During 2022 – 2023 a significant focus for this role will be management of a multi-million dollar investment program in renewal of selected University academic programs.

You will be undertaking responsibilities that are both strategic and operational in nature, working with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the University executive leadership group, to enable the delivery of projects which align with the University’s strategic objectives. Using your high level of skill\s and experience, you will also act as a point of expertise and guidance for other Project Managers across the University.
  
The Office of the Vice Chancellor  
 
The Office of the Vice Chancellor provides the Vice Chancellor with a wide range of executive advice and administrative support to enable the effective and efficient leadership of the University and delivery of the University’s strategic plan, Enterprise25. The Office is led by the Chief of Staff.  
 
Activities include administration of a complex executive environment as well as university wide project management of identified major initiatives, policy development, liaison with the Executive Group, and government agencies, and oversight of the University’s governance, regulatory and assurance frameworks. 

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous, and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
 
Core Responsibilities

• Lead university wide strategic projects, including scoping, preparing business cases, and using project management methodologies to ensure successful delivery
• Advise, coach and mentor University project managers in the management and execution of major strategic projects
• Facilitate and lead workshops, forums and consultative meetings to scope, define and progress significant projects
• Develop and implement change management plans associated with the realisation of strategic projects
• Prepare high quality submissions, status and progress reports, reviews and evaluations and communicate these to stakeholders and senior leaders
• Provide high level executive support to committees, including the preparation of agenda papers, minutes, and actions

• Tertiary qualifications in project development and management or equivalent previous substantial work experience
• Expert project management skills with concurrent projects in a complex environment comparable to higher education
• High level communication, negotiation, presentation and facilitation skills
• Strategic acumen and understanding of business needs, political context, and application of quantitative and qualitative analytics 
• High-level experience in preparation of executive and financial reporting, costing business cases, and developing project budgets
• Interpersonal and leadership ability to build stakeholder relationships, coach and mentor contributors, and drive cohesive cross-functional teams to achieve strategic outcomes

Getting a great job working with directly with University executive leadership is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities  
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%  
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees  
• Corporate health insurance  
• A variety of leave arrangements

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment.  Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

How to Apply 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA .  The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  
 
Please address your cover letter to Andrew Sarunic, Manager: Recruitment Central.  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 4322.

Applications close: 11.30pm 5 October 2022

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. 

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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