Project Officer

• Full time, Fixed term opportunity until May 2026
• Great opportunity to develop Project Management skills in Relocation
• Base Salary $95,860 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney are looking for a Project Officer to assist the Senior Project Manager with relocations and decanting. This role will be responsible for assisting with the preparation and management of the project plan and assist with the management of contractors/suppliers as well as other internal and external stakeholders.

This is a great opportunity for a Project Officer to build experience with project management with a focus on relocation and decanting. This role may require evening and weekend work to meet project deadlines.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate and assist the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager on relocation project delivery
• assist, prepare and manage the Relocation Project Plan
• conduct equipment and Furniture audits
• assist in the procurement of removal contractors and other specialist services
• supervision of removal contractors during all site activities
• build and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication

About you

• flexible, able to work some evenings and weekends as project demands
• has a broad understanding about Project Management
• has good communication and negotiation skills
• prior experience with SharePoint will be preferable but not mandatory
• must be willing to travel to different University of Sydney sites across NSW

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

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

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mouhamed El Chami Recruitment Operations by email to ***************@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Tuesday 12 March 2024 11:59 PM