Project Manager, Graduate Research

Charles Sturt University; New South Wales; 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 drive strategic projects that enhance the experience and outcomes of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates and supervisors.

You will work closely with the Dean of Graduate Research to coordinate initiatives across faculties, managing planning, milestones, budgets, risks and reporting while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support excellent HDR

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification (Master's degree or PhD) required or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in higher education with understanding of tertiary education or research projects preferred.
• Strong project management skills with ability to plan, coordinate and deliver multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning and delivery, including milestones, resources and budgets.
• Manage risks, reporting and documentation, ensuring clear communications with stakeholders.
• Build relationships with academic, professional and executive stakeholders across the University and external bodies.
• Contribute to training, change management and strategic reporting to improve HDR services.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Reporting & documentation

Education

Postgraduate qualification (Master's or PhD)

Job description

• Drive projects that shape the future of graduate research
• Collaborate with academic leaders and stakeholders across the University
• Make a meaningful impact on HDR training, supervision and student experience

The role

• Full Time, continuing
• Level 8 - $117,936 to $133,494 pa (plus 17% superannuation)

Join Charles Sturt University’s Office of Graduate Research as a Project Manager, Graduate Research, where you will play a key role in delivering strategic projects and initiatives that enhance the experience and outcomes of Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates and supervisors.

Working closely with the Dean, Graduate Research, you will coordinate multiple projects across faculties and university units, supporting the implementation of change, continuous improvement and initiatives that strengthen graduate research, training and supervision.

In this varied role, you will oversee project planning and delivery, manage milestones, resources, budgets, risks and reporting, and build effective relationships with stakeholders across the University and external organisations. You will also contribute to training and support initiatives, change management, strategic reporting and the development of communications and resources. Your work will help improve service delivery, streamline processes and support the University's commitment to an excellent HDR student and supervisor experience.

About you

• You hold a postgraduate qualification, such as a master's degree or PhD, and have relevant experience applying your knowledge in a professional setting.
• You have demonstrated experience in the higher education sector, with an understanding of tertiary education, research-related projects or university operations. Experience in teaching, learning or training is highly desirable.
• You bring strong project management skills, including experience with formal project methodologies and the ability to plan, coordinate and deliver multiple projects concurrently within agreed timeframes, budgets and objectives.
• You demonstrate highly developed analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage project risks, monitor progress, evaluate outcomes and prepare clear reports and documentation.
• You have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and engage effectively with academic, professional and executive stakeholders.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) here.

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Disclosure Requirement

Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Recruitment specific enquiries: Sarah O'Shea | Dean of Graduate Research | [e-mail]