"Project Manager (research projects)"

Project Manager (research projects)

Job no: 538116
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Information Technology, Project Management, Research Infrastructure, Clinical/Medical Research

• Contribute to nationally significant research projects at a Top 50 global university
• Fixed term contract to 30 June 2027
• $127,351-$143,489 + 17% super

Why Your Role Matters:

Research Technology Services (ResTech) manages UNSW's shared high-performance computing and data platforms. We support researchers with access to computation, technical expertise, in-project software engineering, and training. We also provide tools to collect, store, share, and manage data as simply and securely as possible.

Our services are available to all UNSW researchers (staff and research degree candidates), and to external researchers, government, and industry users through collaborations and partnerships.

This role entails providing project management, reporting and analytical support, developing communications, building key internal and external relationships, and developing/ consulting on key programs and projects such as the national HeSANDA Cohort Studies Network and the ARDC Frontier Federated Machine Learning project. This includes providing input into design requirements to enable data discovery and requests for health cohort data through Health Data Australia, modifying local data systems, and supporting the onboarding of nominated health cohorts to Health Data Australia.

The role reports to the Manager (Research Data and Software), supporting the Executive Director of Research Technology Services and has no direct reports.

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. We are a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work. We are driven to be thoughtful, practical and purposeful in all we do, and this collective approach is what gives our work impact. It is also why UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings and is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight. If you’re seeking a career where you can thrive, be challenged and contribute to meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

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:

• Career development opportunities
• 17% superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
• Affordable on-campus parking

Who You Are:

You bring demonstrated project management experience and a strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, including strategic planning, objective setting, and comprehensive documentation.

You also understand data sharing practices that support secondary data use, including the FAIR principles and the Five Safes framework, as well as the principles underpinning ethical and lawful research conduct, such as the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, and the Australian Privacy Principles. You are knowledgeable about working with sensitive clinical data and/or machine learning AI.

Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail in all deliverables are essential and you work effectively and collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels of an organisation and have experience in budgeting and resource allocation. You are proficient in a range of computer systems and applications, including the Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project.

You can demonstrate your strong time management skills, with the ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks, and meet competing deadlines using sound judgement and initiative. You work productively both within a team and independently, and you are committed to UNSW’s aims, objectives, values, policies, and health and safety responsibilities.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter, addressing the Skills and Experience required, before 11.55pm, Sunday 15th March 2026. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@ UNSW.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

Contact:

Shiree Thomas, Talent Acquisition Partner e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.

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.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment

Position Description

Advertised: 25 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 15 Mar 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time