"Project Manager"

Job Title Project Manager

Faculty / School / Unit Education Connections Unit

Job Summary

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia’s top young university, and located centrally in one of the world’s most liveable cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow. 

About the Team

The purpose of the Education Portfolio is to lead the provision of a distinctive UTS education. A distinctive UTS education contributes to student success through quality teaching and engaging and innovative curricula. This role is within the Education Connection team, comprised of staff who manage responsibilities that run across the entire portfolio and in some cases, the Division of Education and Students. 

The teams in the Education Portfolio are:

• Education Partnerships & Product Strategy

• Learning Design & Technology

• Teaching Learning & Curriculum

• Education Connections

Detailed Description

About the Role

The Project Manager will lead the support for the partnership between UTS and the Solomon Island National 

University (SINU) project in the Education Portfolio. The incumbent works alongside academic leads in the 

portfolio to develop and deliver on the SINU project. The incumbent may also support other curriculum 

projects as appropriate.

If successful in applying for this role, you will be responsible for: 

• Leading the professional management of the SINU Project including development of project briefs and outlines; project timelines; management of implementation; coordination resources; ensure budget is on track; provide timely and detailed reporting. 

• Leadership in identifying critical issues and risk management for the project; applying knowledge of policies, legislative and legal requirements.

• Planning, projecting and programming strategies and implementing the same in collaboration with academic leads.

• Leading and monitoring the work of the administration team in UTS and in Honiara.

• Developing and maintaining an evaluation framework for the SINU project.

• Tracking progression of students involved in the SINU project.

• Collating data and undertaking statistical analysis to determine effectiveness of the project.

With examples, please outline within your Cover Letter, how you meet the following key selection criteria:

1. Previous experience working with Solomon Islanders and cultural sensitivity regarding First Nations People.

2. Extensive experience managing higher education projects.

3. Capacity to work independently with broad direction, exercise initiative and to work effectively in teams.

4. Ability to apply high level knowledge and excellent judgement in identifying critical issues and priorities.

Previous experience working with Australia Awards would be an advantage.

Remuneration/Salary

Remuneration & Benefits

Base Salary Range: $134,476 to $140,880 pa (HEW 9)

This role attracts 17% superannuation (pension) in addition to the base salary. 

UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, childcare centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

This position is part time (0.5FTE, 2.5 days per week) and appointment will be made on a fixed term basis for 12 months. 

How to Apply

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities please click the apply link and download the Position Description from the link below. 

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Answering Selection Criteria 

Only those applications submitted via the UTS online recruitment system will be accepted. Current UTS employees should apply through their UTS Employee Self Service function.

Please ensure that the file name for each document submitted includes IRC292846 and your name. 

Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the UTS Recruitment Team at recruitment@uts.edu.au 

Closing Date: Sunday, 11th August at 11:59pm (AEST)