Project Manager

Work that matters

Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Project Manager will provide specialised project management support to research teams within the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS), partnering closely with researchers to deliver industry, government and defence-funded research projects. The role will support project initiation, planning, recruitment, reporting, risk management, scheduling and milestone tracking to ensure projects are delivered effectively and in accordance with sponsor requirements.

The team

The Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) fosters excellence in research in physics, materials science, chemistry, biology and medicine.

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to scope, plan and deliver complex projects, including effective client and stakeholder management.
• Proven capability to manage competing priorities, timeframes and workloads to meet deadlines and achieve results.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with experience influencing outcomes and removing barriers across internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing significant budgets and day-to-day operations with a high degree of autonomy, initiative and sound judgement.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level reports, committee papers and financial information, with an understanding of (or exposure to) the higher education environment desirable.