Human Resources - HCMS Program
Full time, fixed-term position until 27/03/2026
Base salary in the range of $89,861 - $96,402 (HEW 6) plus 17% superannuation
Based at Toowong – just minutes from the CBD
We are seeking a meticulous and collaborative Project Scheduler to join our dynamic project team. In this role, you will be at the heart of our project's success, developing and managing detailed schedules that ensure seamless execution of all program activities. You will work closely with program leadership, program team members and stakeholders to align schedules with project goals, monitor progress, and address potential risks. Your ability to clearly communicate and facilitate discussions across various teams will be critical in driving the project forward.
Key responsibilities will include:
Develop, manage and update detailed project schedules, including tasks, dependencies, durations, and milestones, to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
Collaborate with project team members and stakeholders to plan, monitor, and report on the execution of testing activities, end-user training, and the transition to BAU support.
Identify potential schedule risks, analyse critical paths, and propose mitigation strategies to prevent delays, ensuring optimal resource utilisation.
Clearly communicate schedule status and updates to stakeholders, providing regular reports and addressing any deviations from the original plan.
As part of the UQ community, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.
Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.
Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:
26 weeks paid parental leave or 26 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
17% superannuation contributions
17.5% annual leave loading
Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
Salary packaging options
About You
Demonstrated experience as a Project Scheduler, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance.
Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships, with excellent interpersonal communication skills and high emotional intelligence.
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with a track record of successfully managing tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Formal qualifications in project management, alongside practical experience, will be highly regarded.
In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply:
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tania Cashman at [email protected]
For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Applications will be reviewed as received. Candidates may be interviewed prior to the job closing date. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as The University of Queensland reserves the right to close this application process early.
Other InformationAt UQ we know that our greatest strengths come from our diverse mix of colleagues, this is reflected in our ongoing commitment to creating an environment focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. We ensure that we are always attracting, retaining and promoting colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our broader community, whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to [email protected]
If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.
Applications close Friday 16th of August 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-41827).
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