"Project Manager - Academic Calendar"

Project Manager - Academic Calendar

Job no: 538507
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Project Management

• Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed Term 22-month contract.
• Remuneration: Level 8: From $127,351 + 17% superannuation and leave loading.
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working model)

About UNSW

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.

Why your role matters

The Project Manager is a key leader within the Academic Calendar Program, responsible for planning, developing, and delivering program projects. The role includes preparing project documentation, assembling and guiding project contributors, and overseeing all aspects of project execution, including stakeholder engagement and quality assurance.

The position reports to the Academic Calendar Program Manager and has no direct reports.

About the Role

You will be required to undertake and have experience in the following areas of expertise:

• Lead the delivery of academic calendar project streams and initiatives to achieve university-wide operational and strategic goals.
• Lead day-to-day project management, including planning, delivery, evaluation, and documentation.
• Manage project dependencies, risks, issues, financials, and change requests, ensuring appropriate controls are in place.
• Collect, analyse and develop plans to act upon complex data sets.
• Ensure strict adherence to UNSW governance pathways for consistent and effective project execution.
• Monitor and report on project progress, partnering with stakeholders to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Coordinate the integration of calendar transformation activities to align with academic, operational, and student experience requirements across all faculties.
• Facilitate university-wide collaboration to support implementation readiness, including change management, training, and transition planning.

About the Role

• Tertiary qualifications with relevant experience and strong knowledge of the full project lifecycle, including planning, objectives, governance, and documentation.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail and experience collaborating across all organisational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels to drive successful initiatives.
• Strong organisational, resource allocation, and time-management abilities, with proven capacity to manage shifting priorities and multiple deadlines.
• Advanced technical skills across various computer applications and systems, specifically within the Microsoft Office suite.
• Superior time management and organizational skills, with the judgment to manage competing deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description

How to Apply:

Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Sunday 15 March by 11:55pm.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
• Career development opportunities
• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

Job queries contact:

Tai James, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: tai.james@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.