Based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Student Experience and Administration Domain at the City West Campus Full-time fixed term contract available for 10 months Salary range $112,143 - $126,318 per annum plus 17% superannuation We are seeking a Project Manager: Sport to contribute to one of the largest changes to higher education in Australia over the past 30 years and help shape the new Adelaide University.
About the role
As the Project Manager: Sport you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and successful completion of sports related projects to support the creation of the new Adelaide University (AU). You will be working as part of the Integration Management Office (IMO) which will oversee the integration and transformation to establish the new university. In this position you will be collaborating with cross-functional teams both within UniSA and The University of Adelaide, managing project resources, and ensuring projects are delivered within scope, schedule, and budget.
Core Responsibilities
Project Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables. Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and resource requirements. Resource Management: Identify and allocate the necessary resources, including team members, materials, and equipment, to execute projects efficiently and effectively. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, providing clear direction, setting performance expectations, and fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and productivity. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate their impact on project timelines and outcomes. Proactively address challenges that may arise during project execution. Commercial Arrangements: Review, analyse and make recommendations on existing commercial arrangements across both Universities, ensuring that they are aligned to the strategic and operational object of AU.
Essential Skills and Experience
Relevant tertiary qualification together with extensive project management experience. Excellent project management skills with a proven record of successfully managing all aspects of large-scale and complex projects through to completion, in accordance with project management methodologies, standards, timeframes and budgets. Ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, synthesise broad data and analyse at a detailed level. Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to identify emerging issues, trends and opportunities and provide insightful recommendations and advice. Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams and work in collaboration with other teams.
About the new Adelaide University
The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide are working together to create a new Adelaide University that will make transformational investments in teaching, learning, research and innovation at scale for South Australia and beyond.
The new Adelaide University will be a future-focused university, a magnet for talented staff and students alike. Combining the strengths of the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world-class research excellence, the new institution will be recognised as one of the world's top 100 universities.
Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
Access to great personal development opportunities Generous superannuation contributions of 17% Flexible working conditions Employee assistance and development programs A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
Express your interest now!
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.
Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari, Recruitment Partner: IMO. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Jessica via email at If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at using job reference number 6842 .
Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 12 January 2025
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
Please note that our office will be closed from the 21 December 2024 until the 6 January 2025.UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.
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