Senior Project Manager: People & Culture (HEO 9)

University of South Australia
September 29, 2024
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Offerd Salary:$128,163 - $132,529
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  • Based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the People & Culture Domain in the Adelaide CBD

  • Two full-time fixed term contracts until 31 December 2025
  • Salary range: $128,163 - $132,529 per annum plus 17% superannuation
  • We are seeking two Senior Project Manager: People & Culture to contribute to one of the largest changes to higher education in Australia over the past 30 years and help shape the new Adelaide University. You will work for the University of South Australia and be based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the People & Culture Domain.

    About the role

    As the Senior Project Manager: People & Culture, you will be a key member of the People & Culture Domain, and you will work closely with the Program Manager and the People & Culture team to support the design and development of strategies, frameworks, and advice as part of the broader Workforce Readiness Sub Critical Path (SCP) Project.

    Working in support of the Transition Leads, you will be responsible for delivering outcomes across all aspects of the project(s) lifecycle, including project initiation and planning, developing processes to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of the project, managing project deliverables and interdependencies with other projects, communication, and supporting project reporting requirements. This role effectively drives project(s) to advance the integration and transformation of the new Adelaide University against competing priorities and within budget.

    Core Responsibilities

  • Play a lead role in project management governance structures and forums in support of program activity.
  • Apply and promote a shared IMO project management approach through the use of prescribed systems, templates, reports and document storage.
  • As required, direct, line manage and coordinate IMO staff in support of program activity.
  • Onboard, support and enable subject matter experts as they provide input into program activity.
  • Coach and mentor members of the IMO to develop their project management skills and expertise.
  • Experience in stakeholder management and working with other domains to achieve deliverable outcomes.
  • Essential Skills and Experience

  • Postgraduate qualifications (preferably in project management) and / or extensive relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading and executing substantial and complex learning technology projects, involving large numbers of diverse stakeholders, multiple tasks in parallel with competing deadlines and changing priorities, preferably in a Higher Education context.
  • A demonstrated commitment to contributing to and translating strategic business needs, ability to conceptualise problems and implement effective solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including capacity to work collaboratively and effectively with extensive and diverse stakeholders at all levels.
  • Excellent negotiation skills and ability to influence managers and staff with tact and diplomacy.
  • About the new Adelaide University

    The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide are working together to create a new Adelaide University that will make transformational investments in teaching, learning, research and innovation at scale for South Australia and beyond.

    The new Adelaide University will be a future-focused university, a magnet for talented staff and students alike. Combining the strengths of the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world- class research excellence, the new institution will be recognised as one of the world's top 100 universities.

    Benefits

    Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

  • Access to great personal development opportunities
  • Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Employee assistance and development programs
  • A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
  • Express your interest now!

    For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.

    Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari, Recruitment Partner: IMO. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Jessica via email at [email protected]. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 6521.

    Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 29 September 2024

    Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

    Applications will be jointly assessed by both the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide in the creation of the new Adelaide University.

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