Head of Portfolio and Project Management
Who we are?
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That's why we're on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We've built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.
What's the job?
We are looking for a strategic leader with a proven track record in managing multiple projects simultaneously to join us as the Head of Portfolio and Project Management. In this pivotal role, you will drive our project management framework and ensure alignment with our strategic objectives. You will oversee project execution, governance, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include developing robust governance standards, managing portfolio budgets, engaging stakeholders, and leading a high-performing team. Your exceptional interpersonal skills will be crucial in building strong relationships and ensuring project success.
Day-to-day accountabilities:
In this role, you will lead the strategic oversight of project management, ensuring projects align with organisational goals and are executed effectively.
Portfolio and Project Management:
Develop and maintain the framework for project execution, ensuring timely, budget-compliant delivery aligned with strategic objectives.
Governance Oversight:
Establish and enforce governance standards, manage the Portfolio Governance Committee, and monitor project performance for transparency and accountability.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for portfolio initiatives.
Continuous Improvement:
Promote best practices and innovative approaches within the project management function, leveraging feedback for ongoing enhancement.
This is a Full time permanent position with hybrid flexibility to work from home or a campus near you.
Who you are
Strategic leader with over 5 years of experience in project and program management, particularly within complex business and IT transformations.
Demonstrated history of contributing alongside senior leaders to ensure robust project planning, progress reporting, and process governance on mission-critical projects.
Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build collaborative relationships, engage stakeholders effectively, and inspire high-performing teams.
Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we're Australia's fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020,
Australian Financial Review
named us one of the country's most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you'll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
What we offer:
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you'll benefit from:
Study free in a course/degree related to your position.
B Corp certified university – values driven, and purpose led.
Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation.
Hiring process
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact recruiter ****** for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit
https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog .
Job reference:
R25092
To ensure a fair and thorough review process, applications for this role will close on Friday 18th October. You can expect to hear from our Talent Acquisition team after this date with any updates about your applications.
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