Project Manager

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 123,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Options

Additional 3 days leave during December

Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses

Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions

Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead People and Culture projects. This exciting role involves overseeing project delivery, managing stakeholder engagement, and ensuring alignment with governance standards. The ideal candidate will excel in problem-solving, possess strong analytical skills, and demonstrate effective communication abilities. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help shape the future of the organization while enjoying flexible working options and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about driving project success and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience with a good understanding of project life cycles.
• Excellent consultation and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the delivery of People and Culture projects.
• Coordinate change management and training activities effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Apply now Job no: 531101
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Project Management

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: Fixed term until 31 December 2025
• Remuneration: 123k-$138k + 17% Superannuation
• Location: Kensington, NSW (On-campus role, hybrid work arrangement available)

About 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. This role is based in the People & Culture Team, within the Operations Division at UNSW.

Why Your Role Matters:
Oversee and manage the delivery of UNSW People and Culture projects, drive workstream project plans and ensure consistent quality assurance aligning to UNSW's governance pathways.

You will play an important role within a multidisciplinary HR compliance program to manage the delivery of project initiatives, utilising best practices in project and risk management, and ensuring alignment with UNSW governance standards. You'll partner with stakeholders to monitor and communicate project progress, identify challenges, and recommend effective solutions, confidently coordinating change management, training activities and program-related documentation.

This role works closely with the PMO Lead to monitor and support the progress of the project streams to ensure seamless delivery against the program timeline, objectives, and governance practices.

Who You Are: We're looking for a Project Manager with excellent coordination skills to drive projects to completion. Bringing a practiced understanding of effective governance and setting standards for projects/programs, you’ll thrive on problem-solving and hold strong stakeholder management skills to further the project's objectives of ensuring process uplift and optimisation, alongside the following skills and experience:

• Proven project management experience, with a good understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills and proven ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proven capacity to exercise initiative, flexibility and to be proactive in development of robust solutions to problems.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively with a range of people at different levels.
• Knowledge of budgeting, resource and vendor allocation procedures.
• High level of experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including MS Office.
• 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.

For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job before Sunday 30 March by 11:55pm.
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:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc).
• 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).

Job queries contact: Katherine Molloy, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: [e-mail] (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online).

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.

Advertised: 14 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time