Strategic Project Manager

Job Description:

• Full-Time, Fixed Term position for two years from commencement date
• Melbourne (Bundoora) location
• Classification: HEO8 - Base salary from $119,264 + 17% superannuation
• Hybrid work model supported

About the position

The Strategic Project Manager leads and coordinates complex, cross-functional projects to advance the School's strategic goals in a digital and AI-enabled environment. Reporting to senior leadership, the position bridges strategy, delivery, and governance by translating priorities into integrated programs. It is essential for embedding responsible and effective digital and AI approaches across education, research, workforce development, industry engagement, and operations, while supporting decision-making through data-driven insights, strong governance, and modern project management to keep the School agile and aligned with university frameworks.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess advanced qualifications or equivalent experience in project management, along with a proven track record of leading complex, organization-wide projects in large, matrixed environments. They should demonstrate strong skills in translating strategic priorities into actionable plans, utilizing data, digital tools, or AI insights to inform decision-making, and maintaining robust governance and risk management practices. Effective stakeholder management, the ability to handle multiple projects amid ambiguity and change, experience managing budgets and resources, especially for digital transformation initiatives, and highly developed communication skills for executive briefings and reports are essential attributes for success in this position.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Benefits

• 17% superannuation
• Private Health Insurance discount
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How to apply

Closing Date:	By 5.00pm on Friday, 29 May 2026
Position Enquiries:	Suzanne O’Keefe - Dean, La Trobe Business School
Email:	s.okeefe@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries:	Recruitment@latrobe.edu.au

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• An up-to-date resume; and
• Cover letter; and
• Responses to all Essential Criteria in a separate Word document

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.