Senior Project Officer

• Full time fixed term until 6/6/23; Secondment opportunity
• Contribute to School of Architecture, Design and Planning’s Education Strategy as well as undertake projects for the School Executive
• HEO 7 Base Salary $ 100,032 - $ 108,979 p.a. + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

This role reports to the Education Manager and works on discrete education-based projects to support the School’s education strategy and strategic plan. As the successful applicant you will exercise a degree of initiative and judgement in coordinating multiple activities concurrently, and resolving complex issues associated with the project's delivery. This is a role for a self-starter who is highly adept at proactively managing relationships with a diverse range of staff and is able to quickly understand the School’s strategic needs and goals.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide support and project management advice during the project’s organisation and establishment
• manage the development and implementation of multiple work stream project plans to meet overarching project objectives
• implement project governance and reporting procedures to monitor project delivery
• build relationships and manage project communications with the project’s various stakeholders.

About you

We are looking for a Senior Project Officer who possesses:

• experience managing a diverse group of key internal/external stakeholders on large or complex projects
• experience project managing multiple work streams, or leading large complex projects and ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands
•  the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• accuracy, attention to detail and a high level of organisational skills
• excellent administrative skills, coupled with a general understanding of the project life cycle, project documentation, project standards and methodologies
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with a variety of matters
• previous experience in the higher education/tertiary sector or at a complex, multi-faceted organization is desirable.

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Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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How to apply

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Applications Close

Sunday 14 August 2022 11:59 PM