Job no: HRC0007125
Category: HEW level 8 - $112,112 - $130,798 plus 17% superannuation
Position: Full Time Fixed Term until 31st December 2025
Location: Newcastle (Callaghan) Campus
Our University The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and create a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle's Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University's commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
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Our Unit A unique opportunity exists to join the University of Newcastle as we embark on enhancing our strategic footing for the future. With the announcement of the Australian Universities Accord that will drive transformative reform across the Higher Education system, we are exploring avenues to further enhance our support for students and refine our operational practices to continue to better serve our region.
The University is standing up a program of work to identify where we can gain efficiencies and improve our effectiveness as an institution. Led by our Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Excellence), Professor Jennifer Milam, the Performance Excellence team, will support the coordinated implementation of institutional strategic priorities, and large change initiatives, preparing the University to be a sustainable institution well into the future.
The team will define a path of performance excellence derived from a holistic approach and a collaborative culture that will sustain our world-class learning experience for students and support a high-performing research-intensive university.
The Team is responsible for providing resources, insights, and specialised support in the areas of project and change management, communications, and data-informed strategic insights.
Be challenged and imagine with us The Project Manager, Service Excellence is a senior member of the Performance Excellence team.This role will be responsible for activities within the overall program of work including:
Development of project briefs Project management strategies Supporting the delivery of the Service Excellence Program. The Project Manager will support change leaders and project teams in the planning required to support successful project delivery.
How will you inspire us? The successful candidate will have leadership and project management capabilities to provide specialist project management advice and support in the delivery of projects and activities in accordance with the University's Looking Ahead Strategic Plan.
You will have:
Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience or; extensive experienced in management of significant programs and project planning ; or an equivalent combination of relevant experiences and/or education. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic direction in the delivery of projects conceptual and analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to set strategic direction and use sound judgement to make critical decisions. Experience in developing and implementing protocols, change frameworks and processes. Demonstrated experience in using influence across organisational boundaries to generate a strong sense of team spirit, co-operation and collaboration, within and across teams. Outstanding communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working; Highly developed leadership and management skills with the ability to build effective project. For the full list of essential and desirable selection criteria, please review the Position Description.
What we offer This position will be offered as a HEW 8 full-time fixed-term role until the 31st December 2025.
For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please clickhere .
The University is committed to being a leader in family-friendly working environments.
Move to Newcastle A move to Newcastle offers you the choice to live in the city, by the sea or near bushland - the region offers a wonderful place for a family to grow and the opportunity to strike a work/life balance.
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Your next steps Visitthis page for a guide on how to apply for a role.
If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click 'Apply' to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. Your application must include:
Your curriculum vitae A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity and addressing the selection criteria Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document .
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 2 - 3 pages.
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).
For specific position enquiries, please contact Nicole Bagnall, Program Planning Manager on (02) 4921 6617 or via email at
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Closing date:Monday 1 st July at 11.59pm AEST We are excited to beLooking Aheadwith you The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.
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