Project and Governance Lead

The University of Adelaide; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Adelaide invites applications for a Project and Governance Lead to advance the Pay Accuracy and Entitlements Program. Based at the City West campus in Adelaide, you will oversee governance, reporting and disciplined program management across a major transformation initiative, partnering with executive leaders to ensure delivery of lasting organisational benefits.

Ideal candidates will bring governance, PMO, risk and compliance experience, plus a track record in executive

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, committee or PMO roles within complex programs.
• Ability to prepare high-quality executive briefings and reports.
• Experience with risk and compliance controls in payroll or HR contexts.
• Strong documentation management with version control.
• Experience providing secretarial support for Executive Forums, Committees or Boards.
• Experience in large transformation, remediation or regulatory programmes.
• Understanding of risk management frameworks.
• Ability to maintain decision and action registers.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, reporting, and project management disciplines for the transformation program.
• Provide oversight, coordination, and insights to keep the program on track.
• Partner with executives, project teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Drive effective governance and delivery of key program outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality executive materials and briefings.

Skills

Governance experience

PMO experience

Executive briefs/reports

Risk management

Documentation control

Info handling / sensitive data

Executive support

Transformation programs

Decision/action registers

Job description

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and...

• Based in the People and Culture Pay Accuracy and Entitlements Program
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 30 September 2028 at the City West campus
• Salary Range: $135,226 - $144,672 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions - because when you thrive, we thrive.

We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it's a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia's future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.

Work that matters

Lead the frameworks that enable successful program delivery. In this influential role, you will champion best-practice governance, reporting, and project management disciplines that underpin one of the University's most significant transformation programs. Partnering with executive leaders, project teams, and stakeholders, you will provide the oversight, coordination, and insights needed to keep the program on track and deliver lasting organisational benefits.

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The team

Join a team delivering meaningful change for our people. The Pay Accuracy and Entitlements Program brings together experts across project management, governance, payroll, compliance, employee relations, change, and education to strengthen payroll practices, enhance compliance, and improve employee outcomes. As the Project and Governance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in bringing these workstreams together, providing program oversight, driving effective governance, and ensuring the successful delivery of key program outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to influence organisational change, work closely with senior leaders, and help shape a program that will have a lasting impact across the University.

Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.

Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU .

Experience

Tojoin our community and thrive in this role,you will likely havethe following skills and experience:

• Demonstrated experience working in governance, committee or program management office roles within complex programs
• Proven ability to prepare high-quality written materials for executive audiences, including briefings and reports
• Proven ability of risk and compliance controls, including payroll or human resources contexts
• Proven ability to manage documentation with high attention to detail and maintain version control standards
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information and coordinate governance and reporting activities
• Demonstrated experience providing secretarial support for Executive Forums, Committees or Boards
• Experience within large transformation, remediation or regulatory programmes
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks
• Demonstrated experience maintaining decision and action registers

Ourcommitment to inclusionand diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity iscelebratedand everyone feels respected and valued.Adelaide University isanequal opportunityemployer,committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Westrongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of allages,genders,cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, andgender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible workingarrangementsand providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.