Senior Project Officer, Campus Development

Reference no:497250
Work type:Fixed Term - Full Time
Location:Wagga Wagga
Categories:Project Management, Professional

• Set the foundations for future campus strategies
• Drive strong and sustainable relationships internally and externally
• Manage the complete life cycle delivery of assigned projects

The role

• Full Time, 35 hours per week
• Fixed Term (up to two years)
• Level 8 - $107,199 to $121,340 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

As Senior Project Officer, Campus Development you will collaborate with Facilities Management and a broad stakeholder group to oversee all aspects of project planning, delivery and handover of complex construction projects. 

You will bring confidence and strong leadership skills to mentor a team of Project Officers to achieve outcomes in the delivery of the Capital Plan. 

About you

• Relevant skills, qualifications and experience. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including negotiation and ability to facilitate collaboration across university networks. 
• Experience in the management and delivery of complex construction projects.
• High level understanding of relevant building legislation, codes and compliance requirements 

Benefits

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About us

The Office of the Chief Operating Officer  includes the functions of Finance, Information Technology, Facilities Management, People and Culture and Strategy and delivers professional services and support to the University community commanding the management and deployment of a significant asset base.  The Portfolio has the overarching responsibility and commitment to lead the physical and technological development of the University; to lead organisational change and development of our people in the service and support areas of the University as part of the University Strategy 2017–2022.

Facilities Management is responsible for developing and maintaining campuses of the University including planning, design and construction of new buildings, refurbishments and maintenance of existing buildings and development and maintenance of grounds with the provision of security services.

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award and our participation as a member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQA+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To apply

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This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

Matt Newton | Manager, Capital Works | [email protected]  | Ph: 0439 588 245

Closing Date: 11 pm, 10 April 2024

Advertised: 27 Mar 2024 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Apr 2024 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Standard Time