"Project Manager (Academic)"

Job no: 526190

Work type: full time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Project Management

• Employment Type: 4-Year Contract, Full-Time
• Remuneration: $123,044 - $138,636 + 17% Super + Leave Loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working Opportunities)

About UNSW:

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:

The Australian Creative Histories & Futures (ACHF) is a national research infrastructure project being developed by researchers at UNSW’s School of the Arts & Media in collaboration with the Australian Research Data Commons (ARDC) as well as universities and industry partners across the country. The project will offer new and exciting insights into Australia’s creative history and heritage for scholars, policy makers, artists and authors alike.

The Project Manager plays a lead role within the School of the Arts & Media in the planning, development and implementation of projects, led by the Research Leads of Australian Creative Histories & Futures.

The role entails developing project planning documentation, identifying and building appropriate project teams and initiating and overseeing the project, including managing all stakeholder engagement and quality assurance. The Project Manager will also liaise with academics within the work unit and manage other internal and external relationships to ensure that project milestones and research outputs are met.

The role reports to the Research Leads of the Australian Creative Histories & Futures project.

Responsibilities Summary:

• Oversee and manage the delivery of the ACHF project and initiatives as guided by the Research Leads to achieve operational and strategic goals.
• Undertake day-to-day project management, including the development, the delivery and the evaluation including input into project planning and documentation.
• Manage the Australian Creative Histories & Futures website to ensure an up to date and front-facing presence which accurately reflects the progress of the project and different milestones.
• Manage project dependencies, risks, issues, change requests and financials and work with the project team to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.
• Manage adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure projects are managed within a defined, consistent and proven set of rules for project development and implementation.
• Partner with the Project Team and key stakeholders to plan and monitor progress of the ACHF project, identifying problems and proposing possible solutions.
• Manage the reporting of the ACHF project to UNSW and the ARDC.
• Organise the governance processes of the ACHF project including preparing meeting papers and minutes for the steering committee.
• Oversee and finalise effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the project.

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven project management experience, with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• Proven experience effectively managing complex project stakeholder relationships.
• Extensive experience dealing with academics, and managing projects within the academic sphere
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
• Experience managing publicly funded projects, handling public money, and managing the associated reporting requirements
• Previous experience working with Indigenous communities to successfully deliver projects would be advantageous
• High level of experience working with a range of computer systems and applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

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 and additional leave loading payments 
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV & cover letter online outlining your interest and suitability for the role, via the application portal before August 15^th at 11:30pm.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au

(Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply online via the application portal).

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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: 01 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 15 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time