$133,991 - $141,543 (G09) + 17% Superannuation Full-time, fixed term 12-month contract January 2025 Start Date Job Reference: 751758 Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for managing diverse projects in a dynamic environment?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Strategic Projects to join our Faculty of Humanities team for 12 months (secondment cover), commencing in January 2025.
In this role, you will be responsible for planning and delivering faculty-wide strategic projects, ensuring they align with our goals and initiatives.
You will play a pivotal role in advising on business improvements, providing strategic insights, and overseeing project management from inception to completion.
This position offers a high level of autonomy, allowing you to manage a portfolio of diverse projects independently while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across the university.
Key responsibilities include: Leading and managing multiple faculty projects with a focus on strategic planning and outcomes.
Collaborating with internal teams to prepare business cases, project briefs, and manage resources for successful project delivery.
Reviewing and analysing current processes, providing recommendations for improvement.
Facilitating communication and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Tracking and reporting project progress to ensure objectives are met on time and within scope.
We are looking for someone with: Relevant qualifications and extensive experience in managing complex projects, ideally within a higher education environment.
Strong strategic planning and analytical skills to drive continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities to manage a broad range of stakeholders.
The ability to work independently, with a focus on delivering results and maintaining project governance.
Join us!
To apply, please provide your CV and a cover letter to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Applications close: 10:00AM AWST Wednesday 06 November 2024 About us The Faculty of Humanities plays a key role in delivering Curtin University's core strategic outcomes with three diverse Schools; Design and the Built Environment, Education, and Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry.
As a destination for progressive thinkers, Curtin's Faculty of Humanities focuses on providing globally relevant qualifications that value sustainability and focus on community development and social justice.
We embrace study that investigates and celebrates digital futures and that understands the crucial importance of the arts and creative industries.
Curtin University boasts a dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research.
Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life.
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, and endless food options including a supermarket.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au What we offer Global Excellence: Join a globally recognised institution where innovation meets impact.
With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, flexibility, and professional growth, Curtin offers more than just a job—it's a place where you can thrive and make a difference.
Adaptable Work Environment: While our primary office is located at our Bentley Campus, we understand the importance of flexibility in today's work environment.
Hybrid working arrangements are provided in accordance with business needs.
Salary Packaging: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.
Competitive Leave Entitlements: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave.
Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave.
Plus, access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff).
Career and Development Opportunities: In line with our Curtin 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin is committed to providing an inspiring, rewarding, and meaningful experience for our staff -empowering them to lead, innovate and strive for excellence.
We provide staff with career and development opportunities, including access to various online and in-person training and info-sessions.
Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students.
Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in university-approved healthy lifestyle activities.
Explore Curtin's wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working with Children Check.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1).
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.