Project Manager, Engagement

• Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: 12-month Fixed Term Role  
• Remuneration: From $123,044 (+ 17% superannuation and leave loading)
• Location:  Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

Why your role matters

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Project Manager, Engagement is a key role in the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Education & Student Experience. The role will oversee the delivery of operational improvement and staff engagement projects. These activities are crucial to the smooth operations of the division and embedding effective and efficient processes and procedures into portfolio activities to equip staff to perform their roles to the best of their availability.

In addition, this role leads and delivers engagement events and projects for staff within the division. The role includes facilitating negotiations and approvals, making recommendations, change management and monitoring against obligations and milestones, reporting, and record keeping aligned with UNSW Policy and Procedure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage assigned projects and initiatives including scoping, implementing effective project management methodology, plans, communications strategies, project documentation, reporting and evaluation, negotiation and liaisons with stakeholders at senior levels to ensure that organisational policies and strategies are adhered to and that proper change management processes are undertaken.
• Use superior interpersonal communication skills to anticipate the requirements of the Division and maintain engagement to achieve the objectives of divisional activities while exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and new projects within the Division and lead the appropriate response and planning to address issues and opportunities.
• Lead the development and preparation of high-quality reports and recommendations, analysis, project and initiative proposals and where relevant business cases for the Director of Operations and DVC Education and Student Experience
• Proactively advise, influence and contribute to the business planning and objectives of the Division.
• Lead the management of engagement activities, events and initiatives within the Division.
• Collaborate with UNSW central services (e.g. Legal, Procurement, Finance, HR, IT etc.) in relation to the delivery of operational projects and associated engagement activities aligned with UNSW policies, procedures and requirements.
• Actively contribute to the development, and management of effective long-term working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders in support of and complementary to activities surrounding project delivery and engagement initiatives.

About You:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent experience in a relevant field or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through a combination of education. Experience working in an academic learning and teaching environment, highly regarded.
• Superior interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain effective collaborative professional relationships with University staff and external stakeholders and the ability to act with tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Extensive relevant experience developing and implementing project plans, including evaluation of effectiveness and impact, timelines, regular communication and monitoring of progress within budget and required standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of the contract lifecycle and experience managing high-value contracts, governance and projects and their associated relationships with proven ability to develop documentation, achieve timelines and objectives, and engage senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Outstanding organisational skills and a high-level of initiative and flexibility, including the ability to deliver across multiple projects/ initiatives simultaneously, manage competing priorities and demands of stakeholders, and provide leadership in a complex and high-volume work environment.
• Advanced level of computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilise new technologies and platforms to manage contracts and relationships efficiently and effectively.
• Significant leadership and management skills with demonstrated success in developing and fostering teamwork and contributing positively as a team member to enable and ensure the achievement of organisational goals.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do.  If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the selection criteria (the skills and experience in the PD) via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 21^st July 2024

Get in Touch: Chloe Gane – Talent Acquisition Consultant

chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au   

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed

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.