Job no: 046112
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term until February 2025
Department: Academic Technology
Salary: UOM 9 - $134,320- $139,749 p.a. plus 17% super
- Spearhead dynamic IT projects within the Research Domain, guaranteeing impactful outcomes and fostering robust stakeholder involvement
- Opportunity to empower the Research Domain by igniting a culture of relentless progress and unparalleled service quality across project teams, paving the way for innovation and excellence
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
As Project Manager for the Research Domain, you'll lead IT projects elevating the university research experience. Collaborating with stakeholders, you'll coordinate diverse projects and champion a culture of continuous improvement, crucially driving impactful initiatives that empower researchers and advance the university's mission.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage enterprise projects to ensure they meet budget, schedule, and quality standards
- Cultivate robust relationships with Business Services and stakeholders
- Coordinate with external consultants and vendors to enhance project delivery
- Produce essential documentation and contribute to improving team services and project management practices
Who we are looking for
You will have excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, along with a proven ability to build productive project teams and work with clients and stakeholders to implement solutions. Strong commercial acumen and vendor management skills are also required.
You will also have:
- A relevant postgraduate qualification with significant relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of relevant significant experience and/or education and training
- Project management accreditation and/or relevant professional qualifications i.e. PMP, PRINCE2, Six Sigma, Agile etc.
- Demonstrated track record of ability to manage medium to large ($250k-$3m) enterprise application and process improvement projects
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Academic Technology
Within Business Services, Academic Technology encompasses the Student and Learning and Research Domains. Academic Technology develops and strategically manages the information technology needs of academics and students across the University by providing project delivery, uplift, management and support for core and enterprise teaching, learning and research systems.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alex Spezza via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
Position Description
