Strategic Project Manager, Strategy Realisation Office

Strategic Project Manager, Strategy Realisation Office

Job No.: 567585

Work type: Fixed Term

Full time

Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses

Fixed term position (12 months)

Classification Level: HEO9

About the position

The Project Manager, Strategy Realisation Office will support the Associate Director, Service & Strategic Initiatives with management and delivery of complex business initiatives that support University Strategy.

This role is principally required to lead a 12-month complex and sensitive business project that is of strategic and operational significance to the university. Secondarily this role will work across the SRO portfolio of business consulting projects, supporting the Associate Director with the management and/or delivery of at least one other strategically significant project.

The manager will independently manage and lead the delivery of strategic business projects with a keen eye on quality and value, as well adhering to internal and external compliance and deadlines.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A degree, extensive management expertise and supporting experience, or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.


• Demonstrated professional experience in project management/ development at the corporate level, ideally possessing membership and/or certifications in project management (e.g. AIPM, PMI, PRINCE2).


• Strong leadership skills including the ability to negotiate, motivate, influence, and build relationships.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in liaising with staff at all levels of an organisation, negotiating effective outcomes, consultation, and facilitation of group discussions.


• Strong analytical skills including ability to identify performance expectations and anticipate outcomes based on operational considerations.

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

Welcome Video

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation


• Flexible work arrangements


• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55 pm Wednesday the 6th of November 2024

Position Enquiries: Sigalle Swieca S.SWIECA@LATROBE.EDU.AU

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker m.parker@latrobe.edu.au

Position Description below:

PD - Project Manager .pdf

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

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

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (max 1 page); and


• An up-to-date resume;

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Advertised: 22/10/2024

Closing Date: 06/11/2024