Senior Project Officer
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working model)- Opening Date: 03-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 09-Sep-2024
- Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working model)
- Level 7 - starting at $110,073 (pro-rata FTE) plus 17% superannuation
- Develop and monitor the delivery of i2i projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
- Oversee the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
- Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projects, including managing the preparation and submission of progress reports to funding bodies.
- Provide a high level of proactive project support to project team and stakeholders.
- Assess and manage project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
- Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the project.
- Coordinate adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure projects are managed within a defined, consistent and proven set of rules for project development.
- Manage and monitor project budgets, ensuring financial resources are allocated effectively and efficiently, and in accordance with the grant requirements.
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Excellent 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.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Proven project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
- Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Senior Project Officer
Job no: 526810
Work type: full time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Project Management
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed Term 2 year contract
Remuneration: Level 7 - starting at $110,073 (pro-rata FTE) plus 17% superannuation
Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working model)
About UNSW
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.
The role will support primarily up to two projects titled “Precision Care Initiative: Integrating precision oncology into clinical programs”; and “targeted, adaptive genomics for ethical, evidence-based expansion of newborn screening”.
Why your role matters
The Senior Project Officer plays a key role at the Implementation to Impact (i2i) Team, School of Population Health within the Faculty of Medicine. This role provides high-level practical and efficient project support for the project teams and key stakeholders. This role involves developing project plans and other project documentation, tracking progress, managing risks and budgets, and maintaining effective communication with project partners and stakeholders.
About the Role
This role reports to Associate Professor Natalie Taylor and will provide support to the i2i Project team. You will be required to undertake and have experience in the following areas of expertise:
- Develop and monitor the delivery of i2i projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
- Oversee the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
- Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projects, including managing the preparation and submission of progress reports to funding bodies.
- Provide a high level of proactive project support to project team and stakeholders.
- Assess and manage project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
- Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the project.
- Coordinate adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure projects are managed within a defined, consistent and proven set of rules for project development.
- Manage and monitor project budgets, ensuring financial resources are allocated effectively and efficiently, and in accordance with the grant requirements.
About You
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Excellent 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.
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Proven project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.
How to Apply:
Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description) before Monday 9 September by 11:55pm.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
UNSW 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:
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
Job queries contact:
Tai James, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: tai.james@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
Position Description
Advertised: 03 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 09 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time