Project Manager, Faculty Projects

• Full time, Fixed Term until 18 April 2025
• Opportunity to provide overall project management of key strategies and programs in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
• Base Salary HEO 8 $117,116 - $132,079 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is driven by academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and social inclusion, we're committed to solving pressing global challenges.

The Project Manager, Faculty Projects is responsible for project organisation, including the delivery of project plans and effectively manage project activities.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• manage project activities and deliverables within budget and agreed time frames
• manage project governance and reporting to ensure progress is monitored and risks mitigated
• communicate project management methodology, processes, and templates to the project team
• ensure effective collaboration and teamwork with other project teams and stakeholders across the University.

About you

• extensive experience managing multiple work streams, or leading large complex projects and ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands
• experience managing a diverse group of key internal/external stakeholders on large or complex projects
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with a variety of matters
• financial management experience and literacy, experience managing budgets and controlling income and expenditure for a project
• sound understanding and consistent application of project management competencies including scope, time, cost, quality, HR, communications, cost, risk, procurement and integration
• working experience in the higher education/tertiary sector or at a complex, multi-faceted organisation.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

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