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SalaryEmployment Type: 2 year fixed term contract 35 Hrs p/week
Remuneration: From $118K +17% Superannuation and leave loading
Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Working)
Make a difference at UNSW:
UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter.
Why Your Role Matters:
The Project Manager, Nexus and Gateway Equity Targets plays a lead role in bringing about great education and student experience outcomes for underrepresented student populations, including low-socioeconomic backgrounds and/or socio-educationally disadvantaged schools.
The role will bring together two innovative UNSW education and student experience initiatives - and through bringing an equity cohort perspective in the planning, development and implementation of Nexus projects.
The role will apply best practice project and change management principles, along with an appreciation of education best practice and the needs of equity cohorts in the developing project planning documentation, supporting and building appropriate project teams and initiating and overseeing the project delivery schedule, including monitoring all stakeholder engagement and quality assurance.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
Up to 17% Superannuation and leave loading
Flexible working
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
Access to lifelong learning and career development
Progressive HR practices
Discounts and entitlements
Who You Are:
Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated expertise in working across complex stakeholder environments and supporting programs of work varying in maturity and complexity.
Proven project management experience, with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development of project plans, objectives, and documentation.
Experience in learning design and/or supporting equity cohorts in achieving high level education and student experience outcomes is desirable.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
How to Apply: Submit your application online before 14 Jan 2024 at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Get in Touch:
Kim Symons
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Please apply through the application portal and not via the contact above.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
