Australian University that is recognized internationally with a tradition of excellence in teaching and research, a premier knowledge precinct comprising of many leading research institutes and a wide-range of knowledge-based industries.
The organisational unit focuses on business transformations, delivering a wide range of programs to add long term value to the University and therefore its external stakeholders. This team uses modern Transformation methodologies and are innovative in their approach to program delivery.
This University employs people of outstanding calibre and offers a unique environment where staff are valued and rewarded. They are committed to all aspects of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and to providing all staff, students, contractors, honorary appointees, volunteers and visitors with a safe, respectful and rewarding environment.
What will you be doing?
Greenfield role, to stand up the business related aspects of a research centre due to a new grant in the Sustainability domain Implement process for the operating model, finances, internal communications and change, project governance, reporting to meet grant requirements, etc Putting in place the templates and frameworks to make the process repeatable, so every time the University wins a new grant and needs to stand up a research centre, there is a defined way of working
What will you need to be successful?
Experienced Project Manager who has been involved in standing up an environment from scratch (think new business set ups, creation of new internal business units, etc) A strong generalist, covering all areas of Project Management including operating model, project governance, finances, stakeholder management, etc Strong stakeholder engagement skills. Historically, the faculties have done this type of work themselves, so the Project Manager needs to be able to work well with academics and research staff Experience building new templates / frameworks for repeatable processes, enabling the University to have a defined way of working when it comes to standing up research centres and managing grants
Must read!
This role is Melbourne based, hyrbid WFH model and requires Australian PR or Citizenship. This role is an initial 12 month fixed term contract with potential of extension. Total package for this role is $164k including super.
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