Project Manager

University of New South Wales; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Project Manager to lead workstreams within the Business Optimisation Strategy (BOS) program, coordinating planning, development, and implementation. The role ensures delivery aligns with governance requirements and strategic outcomes.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will manage risks, dependencies and resources, delivering high-quality advice to support executive decision-making in a fixed-term 2-year contract.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated history (5+ years) driving complex technology initiatives through the complete project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end execution of BOS workstreams by partnering with SMEs and cross-functional teams.
• Establish workstream scope, milestones and technical deliverables, managing schedules, resources and financial tracking.
• Direct external partners, software vendors and contractors, overseeing SLAs and financial commitments.
• Proactively manage technical, operational and governance risks, dependencies and artefacts.
• Spearhead collaboration across academic and operational units through workshops and engagement sessions.
• Deliver strategic advice and actionable reports to senior executives.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget oversight

Resource forecasting

Project management

Education

IT / CS degree

Tools

PM software

Job description

At UNSW, we take pride in the broad range and high quality of our teaching programs. Our teaching gains strength and currency from our research activities, strong industry links and our international nature; UNSW has strong regional and...

• Employment Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week, Fixed Term 2-year contract.


• Remuneration: Level 8 - from $132,445 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading


• Location: Kensington with transition to newly renovated office at our Randwick campus, anticipated for October 2026

About UNSW

At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.

About the Role

The Project Manager plays a key leadership role within the Business Optimisation Strategy (BOS) Program, leading assigned workstreams across planning, development, and implementation. The position ensures delivery aligns with Program priorities, governance requirements, and strategic outcomes.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, the role builds and maintains strong stakeholder relationships to drive key deliverables. It applies specialist project management expertise and sound judgement to identify, assess, and mitigate delivery risks, manage dependencies, and resolve complex issues.

The Project Manager translates Program priorities into structured delivery plans - managing risks, dependencies, resources, and stakeholder engagement - while providing high-quality advice to support effective decision-making.

This role reports to the Senior PMO Lead and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end execution of assigned BOS workstreams by partnering with technical SMEs, delivery squads, and cross-functional teams to align project roadmaps and business priorities.


• Establish workstream scope, key milestones, and technical deliverables, managing project schedules, resource allocations, and financial tracking to ensure on-time, high-quality execution.


• Direct external partners, software vendors, and contractors, overseeing performance SLAs, financial commitments, and vendor accountability to resolve operational blockers efficiently.


• Proactively manage technical, operational, and workplace safety risks, tracking critical dependencies, risk registries, and project artefacts to ensure full alignment with university governance standards.


• Spearhead collaboration across academic and operational units through targeted workshops and engagement sessions, ensuring strong stakeholder alignment, continuous process improvement, and clear business outcomes.


• Deliver strategic advice, risk evaluations, and actionable reports to senior executive stakeholders while upholding organisational governance protocols and institutional standards.

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification in IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline, alongside substantial professional experience, or an equivalent blend of education, training, and technical expertise.


• Demonstrated history (5+ years) driving complex technology initiatives through the complete project lifecycle within large-scale, matrixed enterprise environments.


• High-level written and verbal communication abilities, featuring keen attention to detail and a proven capacity to translate intricate technical concepts into clear, practical strategies.


• Exceptional stakeholder alignment and interpersonal skills, with a consistent record of building productive partnerships across all organisational tiers and multidisciplinary technical teams.


• Solid commercial and financial acumen, encompassing hands-on experience with budget oversight, resource forecasting, and modern project management software platforms.


• Superior time management and self-direction, paired with a strong dedication to UNSW values, institutional governance frameworks, and workplace safety standards.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.

UNSW 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:

• Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.


• Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses


• Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.


• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)

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.

Pre-Employment Checks

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-

• National and International Criminal history checks


• Entitlement to work and ID checks


• Working With Children Checks


• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration


• Verification of relevant qualifications


• Verification of relevant professional membership


• Employment history and reference checks


• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.


• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.