Project Manager (Research Systems)

University of Southern Queensland; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 112,845 - 129,580; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Queensland is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to oversee the delivery of the Research Systems project across its Toowoomba, Springfield, or Ipswich campuses.

In this full-time, fixed-term position for 18 months, you will lead project planning, stakeholder engagement and ensure all project components align with defined objectives. Candidates should possess a degree in project management or relevant experience, demonstrating strong stakeholder communication and risk management skills.

The total remuneration range for this position is $133,806 to $153,649 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex digital or business systems projects.
• Ability to work across technical and business teams effectively.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Research Systems project.
• Manage project planning, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee risk and issue management throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Complex project delivery

Education

Degree in project management or relevant field

Job description

• Full-time, fixed-term position for 18 months
• Total remuneration range $133,806 to $153,649 pa
• Toowoomba, Springfield or Ipswich campus
• To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, and our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The Office of Research, within the Academic and Research portfolio, provides leadership and expert services that enhance the delivery of research activities and research performance.

This role will lead the delivery of key components of the replacement of in-scope modules within the University’s Research Information Solutions Ecosystem (RISE), working closely with the Information Technology and Digital Services, Library Services, academic stakeholders and external vendors to support a more effective, integrated and user‑centred research systems environment.

Who you are

You are an experienced project manager with a strong track record of delivering complex digital or business systems projects in a large and multi-stakeholder environment. You bring strong judgement, clear communication and a practical, outcomes-focused approach. You are comfortable working across technical and business teams, managing competing priorities, navigating complexity and maintaining momentum across all phases of a project lifecycle.

What you'll do

You will lead the end-to-end delivery of the Research Systems project, including project planning, scheduling, governance reporting, stakeholder engagement, vendor management, testing coordination, risk and issue management, and project closure. Working within UniSQ’s project delivery framework, you will ensure the project remains aligned to agreed scope, timeframes, budget and benefits realisation objectives. You will also oversee change management and communications activities to support successful implementation and adoption across the University.

What will help you succeed

• Degree qualifications and/or relevant experience in project management, preferably within higher education, digital transformation, enterprise systems or a similarly complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing large or complex projects through all phases of delivery, including planning, execution, governance, risk management, testing and implementation.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical teams, business areas, governance groups and external suppliers.
• Strong capability in managing project dependencies, risks, issues and change in a structured way, together with a focus on delivery, quality and benefits realisation.

For further information about this role, please contact Mrs Rachel Hunt, Director (Office of Research) via [e-mail].

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.

Reference Number: 0115_05/26

Location: Toowoomba, Springfield or Ipswich campus

Term: Full-time fixed-term appointment for 18 months (36 hours/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $133,806 to $153,649 pa (includes salary range of $112,845 to $129,580 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: Thursday, 17 June 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.

As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.

This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.