HDR Project Manager: Drive Graduate Research Excellence

Charles Sturt University; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Sturt University’s Office of Graduate Research is seeking a Project Manager, Graduate Research to lead strategic HDR initiatives and coordinate projects across faculties. You will support change management, training and reporting to improve the HDR experience for candidates and supervisors.

You will manage planning, milestones, budgets and risks, and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to drive service improvements and effective governance.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification (Master's or PhD) and relevant professional experience.
• Experience in the higher education sector with understanding of tertiary education or research projects.
• Strong project management skills with ability to plan, coordinate and deliver multiple projects within timeframes and budgets.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with formal project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning and delivery, manage milestones, resources, budgets and reporting.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the University and external organisations.
• Contribute to training, change management and strategic reporting.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification (Master's or PhD)

Job description

Charles Sturt University’s Office of Graduate Research is seeking a Project Manager, Graduate Research to lead strategic HDR initiatives and coordinate projects across faculties. You will support change management, training and reporting to improve the HDR experience for candidates and supervisors.

You will manage planning, milestones, budgets and risks, and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to drive service improvements and effective governance.