Project Management Consultant

Job no: 0057131
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Fixed term until October 2023
Department: Operational Performance Group
Salary: UOM 9 – $129,154 – $134,374 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)

• Drive diverse organisation-wide projects to improve our student and staff experience
• Work with a variety of stakeholders to enable business transformation and change across the University
• Join a collaborative team in an innovative environment where your ideas are valued

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About The Operational Performance Group
The Operational Performance Group (OPG) is a centre of excellence in business transformation, driving improvements to operational efficiency, effectiveness and experiences across the University.
We are seeking an enthusiastic project management consultant who is looking for a versatile role driving strategic projects end to end.

About the Role
As Project Management Consultant, you will provide expert project management and technical support to deliver strategic initiatives and deliverables, assisting the University to achieve greater efficiency and solve organisational problems.

In a typical week at work, you may:

• Lead initiation, planning, implementation and close activities on strategic initiatives, including the development of objectives, strategies and plans
• Manage and evaluate project progress, performance, scope and change control
• Identify potential risks and issues associated with the project and develop risk mitigation strategies, continuous improvement and change methodologies
• Prepare and recommend proposals to revise methods and procedures

About You
You will have the natural ability to lead and will be highly skilled in effective communication with both your immediate team and external stakeholders. You will bring a passion and enthusiasm for project management to the role and the skills to navigate complex matters with flexibility, patience and initiative. You will have a proactive approach to all tasks and will bring a high degree of professional judgement to the role.

Ideally, you will further have:

• A postgraduate qualification with extensive professional knowledge and experience in medium to large project management/development at the corporate level; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training Project management accreditation and/or relevant professional qualifications
• Developed analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in using project/portfolio management systems and tools such as Smartsheet
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, reporting and documentation skills

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the .

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Please note, interviews may commence during the advertising period. Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest convenience.

Applications close: 7 Nov 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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Advertised: 06 Oct 2022 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 07 Nov 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time