Accreditation and Strategic Projects Lead
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Sydney, NSWDates
- 04 Jun 2024 - 18 Jun 2024
- Job closing date
Responsibilities
- Lead the faculty’s cyclical accreditation and reaccreditation Engineering programs
- Responsible for strategic planning, project management, and coordinating with stakeholders
- Align and streamline the faculty’s academic program reviews with accreditation activities
- Lead faculty-level initiatives as part of UNSW’s education strategy
- Collaborate across the faculty’s Education Portfolio
Requirements
- Relevant degree and extensive relevant experience in project management
- Strong knowledge of the University sector and compliance requirements
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and consultation skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
Benefits
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working/Hybrid working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
Notes
- Full-time position
- Continuing (Permanent)
- Location: Kensington – Sydney, Australia
- Report to the Academic Programs Manager
- 1 direct report
Dates
- Opening Date: 27-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 13-Oct-2024
Location
- Hobart
Salary
- Salary range: HEO 6 $89,091- $96,606 +17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day functions of the AODN team including team administration, reference to UTAS policies and procedures, project administration and supporting logistical arrangements for the team.
- Coordinate and administer labour-hire and vendor contracts, procurement, payment processes, and third-party software subscriptions.
- Organise and participate in stakeholder meetings, workshops, review sessions, and training schedules.
- Support the induction and onboarding/offboarding of project team members and vendor resources.
- Provide program governance support, including risk, issue, decision, and dependency tracking, follow-up, and reporting.
- Establish and maintain project artefacts such as deliverables registers, business endorsement reviews, lessons learnt, and quality reviews.
Requirements
- Extensive understanding of project management principles, financial and governance controls, and risk/issue/dependency management.
- Proficiency in using standard project management and delivery tools, including MS Office applications.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and deliver high-quality outputs.
- Excellent written skills for producing reports that communicate complex technical information, along with strong verbal communication skills.
- Ability to operate autonomously within the role’s boundaries, exercising discretion, good judgment, and taking shared responsibility for project outcomes.
- Ideally you would also have experience working within a project management office delivering digital technology projects and are familiar with working in an agile development team.
- Completion of a degree in project management or a similar field with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
- 17% Superannuation contribution
- Health and fitness membership options
- Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
- Health Insurance and Banking
- Novated Leasing
Notes
- To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfill the requirements of this role.
Dates
- Opening Date: 04-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sept-2024
Location
- Melbourne CBD campus, hybrid ways of working
Salary
- $98,632 - $106,763 + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative and governance support to academic or corporate committees, including preparation of agendas, papers, minutes, correspondence and other Committee documentation to a high standard using plain English.
- Demonstrate project management experience, applying principles and practices to achieve project outcomes, prioritizing tasks and meeting competing deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Identify and implement continuous process improvement opportunities for existing policies, processes and procedures.
- Use initiative to solve problems and undertake decision making relevant to the duties and responsibilities.
- Utilize various digital technologies including the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, contract management systems, and content management systems.
Requirements
- Experience in providing high-level administrative and governance support to committees.
- Demonstrated project management experience with excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
- Well-developed skills in using digital technologies and ability to learn new platforms quickly.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- 17% superannuation
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a positive impact in the education sector.
Notes
- Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
- RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation.
Project Officer - Conduct and Integrity Office
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW (flexible hybrid work)Dates
- 07 Jun 2024 - 21 Jun 2024
- Job opening and closing date
Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of CIO projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
- Support 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.
- Assess, manage, and update project risks and issues, ensuring that emerging issues are escalated to the Project Manager and solutions provided where applicable.
- Coordinate project administration including coordination of workshops and meetings for staff internal an/or external to the University, minute taking, manage assigned actions and follow-ups and project status reporting.
- Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the project.
- Develop and coordinate change management activities for CIO projects in collaboration with the Project Manager.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate projects and tasks and experience in developing project documentation associated with different stages of the project life cycle.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
- Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders and distil complex information into simple messages.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
- Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including MS Office applications such as Teams, SharePoint, Project and Viseo.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Options.
- 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)
Notes
- Sponsorship is not available for this role, full Australian working rights are required on application.
Dates
- Opening Date: 03-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 17-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 5 – $83,159 – $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)
Responsibilities
- Provide event and program support for ACADI.
- Provide high-level executive support for ACADI governance committees and meetings.
- Provide administrative support.
Requirements
- A degree with subsequent relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in supporting event organisation and management.
- Demonstrated experience in providing high-level secretariat support.
- A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus.
- Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage workflows and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services
- Fitness and cultural clubs
- Myki discounts
- 25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
- Generous leave provisions.
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Dates
- Opening Date: 03-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 17-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 5 – $83,159 – $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)
Responsibilities
- Provide event and program support for ACADI.
- Provide high-level executive support for ACADI governance committees and meetings.
- Provide administrative support.
Requirements
- A degree with subsequent relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in supporting event organisation and management.
- Demonstrated experience in providing high-level secretariat support.
- A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus.
- Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage workflows and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of the higher education sector, experience with diabetes-related contexts is desirable.
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services
- Fitness and cultural clubs
- Myki discounts
- 25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
- Generous leave provisions.
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Senior Project Officer
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working model)
Dates
- Opening Date: 03-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 09-Sep-2024
Location
- Kensington, NSW (Hybrid working model)
Salary
- Level 7 - starting at $110,073 (pro-rata FTE) plus 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- 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)
Notes
- Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
Human Research Ethics Manager
Torrens University Australia Campus Flinders, Campus Wakefield, Campus Surry Hills, Campus Brisbane
Dates
- Opening Date: 16-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
Location
- Campus Flinders, Campus Wakefield, Campus Surry Hills, Campus Brisbane
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Provide advice on human research ethics matters, including the provision of confidential high-level interpretation and recommendations aligned with relevant internal and external frameworks and legislation.
- Lead the development and implementation of information resources, policies and procedures, university intranet and website information to support human research ethics compliance.
- Maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including internal stakeholders such as researchers, faculties, centres and review bodies, and various external stakeholders, to achieve ethical research outcomes.
- Lead the Research ethics advisor (REA) group, meet regularly, to engender ethical support across the university.
- Discretely manage sensitive matters including potential breaches or complaints relating to human research in line with regulatory requirements, from internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the interpretation of data, risk identification and recommendations related to human research ethics, to leadership and other bodies, as required.
- Lead the development, management and continuous improvement of university wide business human research ethics processes and systems, to provide efficiencies and accurate internal and external reporting.
- Actively manage priorities and set direction to ensure customer-focused engagement, developing and supporting strategies that will support ethical research culture.
- Manage ethical review bodies in accordance with external regulatory and internal policy requirements; including appropriate membership configuration, recruitment, induction and professional development.
Requirements
- A thorough knowledge of, and commitment to, the current legislation, standards and codes of practice relating to human research ethics, and their implications for the conduct of research.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders internal and external to the University.
- Experience in a research environment, with demonstrated knowledge of governance.
- Ability to apply relevant codes and legislation related to human research ethics and research governance within Australia.
- Familiarity with ethics research management systems and demonstrated system administration skills.
- Highly developed time, workload and project management skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to effectively manage multiple projects and implementation of strategic ventures.
- Strong communication skills, interpersonal and public relations skills to enable professional interaction with a range of people including senior management and staff, the public, dignitaries and representatives from other organisations.
- Proven ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative, tact, and discretion in dealing with matters of a confidential or controversial nature.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and lead projects, to motivate self and others to delivery new initiatives in a busy environment.
- Ability to work autonomously with self-motivation, and to lead collegial communication as part of a team, committed to the organisation.
Benefits
- A positive workplace environment that fosters a global, entrepreneurial mindset.
- Belonging to a team of researchers making a difference to society.
- Building on an academic culture connected to industry and community.
- Opportunities to innovate across teaching and research.
- Access to internal opportunities that promote professional growth.
- Flexible working arrangements.
Notes
- This is a permanent full time role which can be based in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to start in 2024.
- Applications close: 8th September we will be reviewing applications as they are received.
Centre Manager
University of the Sunshine Coast 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 26-Sep-2024
Location
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, UniSC Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia, 4556
Salary
- Level 8, $111,613- $126,406 p.a. pro rata, plus up to 17% employer superannuation
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of the Centre’s annual work plan against the University’s Operating Plan, Research Plan and Strategic Plan and implement effective reporting and evaluation methods to demonstrate successful outcomes of key initiatives that are reportable within the University’s planning framework.
- Identify and support opportunities for the Centre to participate in high-level national and international First Nations and transcultural policy dialogues, initiatives and forums, relevant to the Centre’s core research themes.
- Conceptualise, develop, and lead new initiatives working collaboratively with other UniSC research institute and centre staff to contribute to the achievement of actions, initiatives, and targets in accordance with the Centre’s Action Plan and UniSC’s Operating Plan, Research Plan, and Strategic Plan.
- Oversee all aspects of the Centre’s governance, management, and operations including the Centre’s annual work plan, risk register, quarterly KPI reports, and annual performance reporting.
- Support the Centre’s research program by assisting project leaders with pre and post-award grant policy and protocol compliance, and problem resolution.
Requirements
- A relevant postgraduate qualification aligned to the core Centres’ fields of research, or progress towards postgraduate qualifications, and extensive relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant knowledge, training, and experience. Prior experience with First Nations and transcultural (migrant, refugee, and culturally diverse) communities in Australia and internationally will be highly regarded.
- Experience managing a research group, research program or equivalent within the higher education sector with a demonstrated capacity to provide strategic support and advice requiring integration of a range of university policies and external requirements, and an ability to achieve objectives whilst operating within complex organisational structures.
- Significant research project management and project administration experience, including experience in interpreting project contracts and designing project management processes in line with requirements.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of governance protocols, and regulatory, legislative and compliance requirements related to research.
Benefits
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
Notes
- To be eligible to apply you must have legal work rights in Australia.
- UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au.
Dates
- Opening Date: 20-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 06-Oct-2024
Location
- Melbourne, CBD
Salary
- Not Available
Responsibilities
- Responsible for delivery governance practices across the CMMT Project.
- Drive governance processes to ensure the Project is managed to key metrics of Cost, Quality & Schedule.
- Lead project reporting, financial analysis, schedule management, co-ordination of RAID processes, and administrative support for the program.
- Develop strategic analysis related to project performance and deliver key insights against agreed metrics to executive groups, Senior Portfolio Managers, and Project Managers.
- Develop Program processes to govern Cost, Quality & Schedule standards, allowing Delivery Managers to identify and address deviations.
- Co-ordinate with the Program team to maintain the Program schedule with a clear view of baseline, status, projected forecast, and a clear critical path.
- Conduct delivery assurance reviews, investigating beyond the metrics to identify root causes and pre-empt problem areas.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a PMO leadership role, including leading junior resources.
- Experience in working within a Waterfall and Agile project delivery environment, with a demonstrated understanding of both practices.
- Ability to work autonomously by meeting deadlines, managing priorities, and adapting to moving timeframes.
- Actively support the Program's Ways of Working with a mindset of continuous improvement.
- Analyse financial data, maintaining relevant tools and providing financial reports and budget outlines to leadership.
Benefits
- Access to a range of benefits including travel and fitness programs.
Notes
- For further information about this position, please see the Position Description – PMO Manager.
- Please contact Shazia Haider at Shazia.Haider@rmit.edu.au for queries about the role.
Dates
- Opening Date: 21-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 26-Sep-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $98,582 - $107,349 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 7)
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate major web initiatives, ensuring the delivery of detailed briefs, reports, persuasive presentations and supporting project documents, while collaborating with content and UX designers, and other marketing and communication teams.
- Serve as the primary liaison with key stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and ensuring alignment on deliverables and strategic goals.
- Provide expert guidance on web governance, triaging complex web requests, and ensuring adherence to UQ’s digital standards and best practices.
- Oversee regular audits and maintenance of UQ’s central websites to ensure they meet industry standards and are consistently optimised for performance.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with at least four years of experience in digital or communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex client requests, problem-solving, and leading investigative efforts.
- Solid understanding of web governance, lifecycle management, and digital best practices, including content management systems like Drupal.
- Proficient in user-centred design, web fundamentals and Agile methodologies, with a comprehensive knowledge of relevant technologies.
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.
- You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 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
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- For more information about this opportunity, please contact Romain Lovisco, Senior Manager, Websites at r.lovisco@uq.edu.au.
- For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
- Interviews have been tentatively scheduled for Thursday, 3 October 2024.
Dates
- Opening Date: 28-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 10-Sep-2024
Location
- Sydney, NSW
Salary
- $110,073 - $119,132 (depending on experience) + 17% super + leave loading
Responsibilities
- Manage the review, negotiation and provide advice for competitive and contract research agreements.
- Work closely with colleagues from the Legal Office and Industry & Innovation, and across the RGC teams.
Requirements
- Experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing and managing a large volume of agreements.
Benefits
- Flexible/Hybrid working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements
- Affordable on-campus parking
Notes
- 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.
- The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Dates
- Opening Date: 06-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Oversee the IT investment planning and delivery cycle, aligning strategic vision and business objectives with IT governance and project delivery practices.
- Champion effective IT governance by fostering cross-team collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Lead the annual IT investment planning cycle, liaising with executive stakeholders, and developing information gathering requirements for project teams.
- Ensure consistent project delivery practices across the Portfolio, facilitating information flow, and providing clear guidance on process and requirements.
- Mature capacity planning capabilities and coordinate service management activities for the IT function.
Requirements
- A degree in commerce/business, information technology or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills and a passion for technology-led business outcomes.
- A collaborative, outcome-focused approach, with an emphasis on building strong relationships and collaborating across work groups.
- Exceptional written communication skills particularly in preparing high quality materials for senior stakeholders that convey complex information effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and synthesise technical and business information.
- Experience with IT project methodologies is a bonus.
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
RDE Program Coordinator
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Sydney, NSW, UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working Opportunities)
Dates
- Opening Date: 05-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 17-Sep-2024
Location
- Sydney, NSW, UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working Opportunities)
Salary
- Starting Salary $110,073 plus generous superannuation
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of key program artefacts such as program plans, change requests, functional and non-functional requirements, schedules, and resource plans.
- Support with the leadership and management of the program, driving goal attainment and initiative success through strategic prioritisation and influence.
- Management, development and coordination of governance documentation and meetings including program diary management, minute taking and management of the program team actions.
- Manage the seamless integration of project schedules and resource allocation to optimize program execution and guarantee alignment with established timelines.
- Develop, review, and standardise program-related documents, ensuring consistency in format and content across the program.
- Manage the distribution of documents to relevant team members and stakeholders in line with distribution protocols to ensure the right people receive the right information at the right time.
- Provide program technical advice and guidance, support, and mentorship to team members as well as to external resources on internal processes ensuring adherence to the policies and procedures of the university.
- Facilitate clear and effective communication within the program team and stakeholders; address issues and concerns promptly, fostering a positive working environment.
- Coordinate adherence to UNSW governance pathways to ensure the program aligns to the PMO Guardrails.
- Manage, monitor, track, and report on the status of program and deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with the agreed project outcomes and plans.
- Utilise best practice issue and risk management, identify and assist in assessing issues and risks in an informed and considered manner to plan for the mitigation of these, managing the dependencies, and changes in scope with substantial influence over the priorities.
- Partner with internal and external project colleagues to develop and coordinate change activities including effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the program.
- Ensure alignment with the agreed Program/Project Methodology and governance for the related activities and artefacts and ensuring adherence to those standards.
- Support program financial management including the need to track and coordinate vendor Purchase Orders and Invoices in conjunction with Finance.
- Manage the documentation associated with procurement activities.
- Prepare briefing notes, agendas, minutes, reports, presentations and other documents as required.
- Support with the presentation and set up of shared workspaces, including meeting rooms and print rooms.
- Support the onboarding and induction of new employees.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
- Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.
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 various levels within an organisation.
- Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, MS Office.
- 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.
- Demonstrated project co-ordination experience monitoring and tracking projects within agreed time limits.
- Experience managing project finances and knowledge of UNSW Financial policies, procedures and systems.
- An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
- Proven skills in preparing documentation, presentations and reports, and advanced competency in the use of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and recommend improvements to systems and processes and capacity and willingness to develop knowledge and understanding of advanced administrative processes.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
- Discounts and entitlements
Notes
- The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Senior Academic Services Officer
Australian National University (ANU) Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 18-Sep-2024
Location
- Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
Salary
- $91,362 - $105,165 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive support to the Associate Dean Education, Sub Deans and their delegates in administering support functions including the Extenuating Circumstances Application process.
- Liaising with a variety of stakeholders across the university including academic staff, students and ANU central departments.
- Contributing to a diverse range of education projects across all areas of education policy and practice in the college.
Requirements
- Experience in student support and governance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.
Benefits
- Four weeks paid vacation per year.
- Assistance with relocation expenses.
- 17% employer contribution to superannuation.
- Generous parental leave.
- Possibility of flexible and part-time working arrangements.
- Parental and aged care support program.
- Dual career hire programs.
- Staff and family tuition fee discounts.
- ANU school holiday programs.
- Childcare facilities on campus.
Notes
- The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.
- An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Dates
- Opening Date: 21-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
Location
- Callaghan, NSW 2308
Salary
- $99,655 - $112,112 p.a. + superannuation
Responsibilities
- Providing expert advice, analysis, and support to the Senior Executive Officer and the DVCA on policies, governance, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Drafting, managing, and reviewing communications and correspondence, including briefings, reports, submissions, speeches, and notes.
- Working closely with the Senior Executive Officer to prioritise and develop plans and reports related to the University’s and Division’s strategic objectives.
- Researching and preparing advice, information, and reports on a variety of policy, planning, and operational matters to inform decision-making and planning.
- Coordinating and supporting Academic Division workplans, papers, and presentations for Council and its committees, the Executive Leadership Team, Academic Senate, and the Teaching and Learning Committee.
- Providing comprehensive committee/board servicing, including attending and minuting meetings, drafting agendas, managing action registers, and ensuring records management.
- Leading and managing projects to support strategic and operational objectives of the Portfolio.
- Building and maintaining strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Acting as a key point of contact, coordinating communication, and ensuring timely responses to stakeholder requests.
- Supporting the Senior Executive Officer in high-level negotiations to develop and realise strategic opportunities and partnerships.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Exceptional interpersonal and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage effectively with, advise and support senior executives, managers and staff at all levels across an organisation.
- Strong writing skills including significant experience in the preparation of strategic documents and/or Policy and demonstrated ability to write for different audiences using an appropriate register.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in the provision of advice and in undertaking actions to solve problems and manage sensitive matters.
- High level secretariat/administrative, project management and organisational skills including the ability to operate effectively under pressure and handle a large, diverse range of complex and sensitive matters.
- Knowledge and understanding of the external factors and issues relevant to the higher education sector.
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to, and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote, support and maintain a safe, healthy, equitable, diverse and respectful workplace.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy)
- 17% super and salary packaging
- Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
- Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
- Wellbeing programs
Notes
- This continuing position is full time at a HEW 7 Higher Education Level located at Callaghan Campus.
- Your application must include your resume, a cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity, and a statement addressing the Essential Criteria.
Dates
- Opening Date: 20-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 03-Oct-2024
Location
- St Lucia Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $130,046- $137,525 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 9)
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of ARDC partnership programs with research infrastructure facilities, managing all phases of the program lifecycle from initiation to evaluation.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure collaboration and alignment with ARDC’s strategic goals to deliver thematic Research Data Commons.
- Implement governance frameworks to manage project plans, milestones, deliverables and risks throughout the program.
- Coordinate procurement, oversee contract negotiations, and ensure the program stays on budget and meets financial reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in managing large, complex projects within the research sector, ideally within NCRIS facilities or a large organisation.
- Extensive understanding of data usage in health research, including knowledge of the FAIR data principles, data standards and analytics.
- Strong expertise in applying best-practice project management methodologies tailored to the size and complexity of projects.
- High level organisational ability, with a track record of managing tight deadlines and competing priorities.
- Proven experience in leading and developing project teams, including performance management and staff development.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 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
- UQ Study for Staff
- On campus childcare options
- Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including right to work in Australia and a criminal check.
- Applications close Thursday 3rd of October at 11.00pm AEST (R-42567). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for week of the 7th of October.
Research Fellow – ARC Laureate Planetary Health Equity Hothouse
Australian National University (ANU) Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 08-Sep-2024
Location
- Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
Salary
- $112,916 – $128,026 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the successful delivery of an ARC Laureate Fellowship and world class research initiative: The Planetary Health Equity Hothouse.
- Work closely with the ARC Laureate Fellow, Professor Sharon Friel, and collaborate with a dedicated team of interdisciplinary researchers, PhD students, and visiting fellows.
- Examine the political economy of the global consumptogenic system and study the interests, ideas, and institutions involved in governing planetary health equity.
- Identify innovative governance approaches to enable the development of intersectoral policy and business practices that advance planetary health equity.
Requirements
- PhD degree combining political studies and population health.
- Relevant research experience in the social/commercial/planetary determinants of health equity.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting original research and scholarly writing/publications.
- Project management experience.
- Proficiency in software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Endnote, NVivo, and Twitter.
- Outstanding research skills and a drive to influence policy and practice related to planetary health equity.
- Attention to detail and ability to work in a team.
Benefits
- Supportive and world class work environment that nurtures academic career development.
- Opportunity to work with world-class researchers and build networks across diverse disciplinary and sectoral expertise.
- Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of benefits.
Notes
- The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.
- An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
Dates
- Opening Date: 06-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Oversee the IT investment planning and delivery cycle, aligning strategic vision and business objectives with IT governance and project delivery practices.
- Champion effective IT governance by fostering cross-team collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Lead the annual IT investment planning cycle, liaising with executive stakeholders, and developing information gathering requirements for project teams.
- Ensure consistent project delivery practices across the Portfolio, facilitating information flow, and providing clear guidance on process and requirements.
- Mature capacity planning capabilities and coordinate service management activities for the IT function.
Requirements
- A degree in commerce/business, information technology or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills and a passion for technology-led business outcomes.
- A collaborative, outcome-focused approach, with an emphasis on building strong relationships and collaborating across work groups.
- Exceptional written communication skills particularly in preparing high quality materials for senior stakeholders that convey complex information effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and synthesise technical and business information.
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Director, Portfolio Delivery
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) Kensington campus, Sydney, NSW
Dates
- Opening Date: 27-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 17-Oct-2024
Location
- Kensington campus, Sydney, NSW
Salary
- Excellent salary package, including generous superannuation and leave loading
Responsibilities
- Oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of programs and projects related to the University’s technology and digital strategies.
- Establish and maintain a body of knowledge and best practice disciplines for IT project management.
- Manage project prioritisation frameworks aligned to the strategy.
- Create roadmap artefacts that communicate the IT portfolio plans clearly to stakeholders across the University.
- Advise the IT Executive Team on the delivery agenda of projects.
- Support the Deputy CIO in developing and monitoring IT project budgets and forward planning.
- Manage resource scheduling for all resources involved in IT projects.
- Manage program/project risks and issues, identifying priorities and mitigating actions.
- Provide governance oversight to the entire program portfolio, maintaining IT Portfolio Steering Committees.
- Manage arrangements with suppliers of Project Delivery Resources and Testers.
Requirements
- Demonstrated portfolio leadership experience.
- Experience managing and governing the performance of third-party suppliers.
- Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management at senior leadership levels.
- Strong experience leading and motivating a team of senior IT professionals.
- Solution focused with high levels of negotiation and consultation expertise.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sound understanding and knowledge of the tertiary education sector.
- Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to relevant training.
- Understanding of UNSW’s aims, objectives and values.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- 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)
Notes
- For further details on the benefits, please visit the UNSW jobs website.
- Applications close: Thursday 17th of October at 11.30pm.