Project Manager (Student Systems)

UNSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 127,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW seeks a Project Manager within the Student Systems and Projects unit. You will oversee multiple initiatives, align deliverables with institutional priorities, and guide governance, planning and execution across the student systems landscape.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Systems (Projects), you will coordinate 3–4 initiatives at once, lead delivery, manage risk, and engage stakeholders to ensure sustainable, student-centred outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project or program management is required.
• Industry-recognised project management certification is desirable.
• Experience managing large-scale digital or systems projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, coordination, risk and issue management, governance and reporting.
• Oversee project planning, governance and execution across 3–4 initiatives concurrently.
• Lead change activities and stakeholder engagement to deliver student-centred outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication

Systems thinking

Vendor management

Education

Project management certification (PMP/PRINCE2) desirable

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• Remuneration:$127351 - $140,838 + 17% super(level8)
• Location: Kensington UNSW Campus(hybrid)

This Job is based in Australia

• Employment Type:Full TimePermanent
• Remuneration:$127351 - $140,838 + 17% super(level8)
• Location: Kensington UNSW Campus(hybrid)

About The Role

This a new role that will join a team responsible for supporting the delivery of business-led strategic projects within the Student Systems and Projects (SSaP) unit of the Registrar & Student Services portfolio. The role ensures the effective implementation of business projects across the student systems landscape, supporting benefit realisation and alignment to institutional priorities.

Working closely with the Manager, Student Systems (Projects), under the guidance of the Senior Lead, Student Systems (Projects), this role translates strategic intent into actionable delivery by overseeing project planning, governance, and execution. The Project Manager coordinates the delivery of 3 to 4 initiatives at a time across the student systems landscape, providing leadership across project management, business analysis, change, and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects deliver sustainable, student-centred outcomes.

The role reports to the Manager, Student Systems (Projects), and will have no direct reports.

Accountabilities include managing projects through the full project lifecycle, including planning, coordination, risk and issue management, stakeholder engagement, governance, reporting and delivery. You can access the full details of accountabilities in the job description.

About You

• Previous experience in project or program management, with industry-recognised project management certification desirable
• Experience using Jira and Confluence
• Experience managing large-scale digital or systems projects. Knowledge of student administration processes and/or systems within the tertiary education environment would be advantageous
• Proven ability to identify and deliver service, process, and system improvements through stakeholder consultation, enhancing quality, efficiency, and responsiveness to changing priorities
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, governance forums, and diverse stakeholder groups
• Desired experience in vendor management, procurement, and service delivery, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including systems thinking and strategic planning
• Familiarity with change management and supporting user adoption through training, communication, and engagement activities
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with proven ability to facilitate workshops and build consensus across diverse audiences

Applications close: 11th November 2026 11.55PM

Get in touch: Anne de Voronine, Talent Acquisition Associate, [e-mail]

Applications will not be accepted if sent directly to this contact.

As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

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. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.