Benefits Realisation and Governance Officer

• Full-time

Job Description

• Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 7
• Parramatta South campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $104,953 – $113,204 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading. 

Ensure effective portfolio execution and strategic value delivery by driving benefits realisation and governance across the University’s projects and programs.

The Opportunity

Play a pivotal role in supporting the University’s strategy by developing and monitoring benefits realisation plans, aligning with governance frameworks, and supporting continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with project teams, provide expert advice, and ensure that benefits are tracked, measured, and reported to drive successful outcomes and value for the University.

What Success Looks Like:

• Develop and monitor benefits realisation plans for programs and projects
• Align benefits management with governance frameworks and strategic objectives
• Track, measure, and report on benefits to ensure value delivery
• Support continuous improvement and best practice in benefits management
• Provide expert advice and guidance to project teams and stakeholders

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in benefits realisation, governance, or project management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience developing and implementing benefits management frameworks
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a complex environment

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Director, Strategy & Transformation via Cherrie Ashford cherrie.ashford@westernsydney.edu.au REF355R
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 5 March 2026
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact accessibility@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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