Project Officer: Campus Projects & Stakeholder Communications

University of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

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Additional Christmas leave

Retail and education discounts

Job summary

University of New South Wales in Sydney is seeking a Project Officer to provide practical project support for thePaddington Campus, coordinating activities and reporting on deliverables. Reporting to the School of Art & Design Senior School Manager, the role develops communications, builds relationships, and supports governance and policies for Paddington Campus.

Candidates should have tertiary qualification and strong communication, stakeholder management, and project life cycle knowledge to

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience using a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office 365; knowledge of web and intranet applications such as SharePoint and Mailchimp is an advantage.
• Excellent time management skills, with demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines using judgement and initiative.
• Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, while also taking initiative and working independently when managing competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Paddington Campus projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals, including the Annual Graduation Exhibition.
• Support the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
• Monitor, track and report on project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics align with approved project plans.
• Provide practical and proactive project support and administrative services to project teams and stakeholders, including monitoring project risks and issues and providing solutions where applicable.
• Coordinate project administration, including workshops and meetings, minute taking, assigned actions and follow-ups, and project status reporting.
• Review, action and monitor administration requests from Paddington Academic Research units, including purchasing, financial administration, operational and space support, using Faculty shared administration units as appropriate.
• Develop and manage effective communications with key internal and external stakeholders for Paddington Campus projects.
• Support adherence to UNSW governance pathways and assist with the implementation and application of policies, guidelines and procedures for the effective operation of the Paddington Campus and School of Art & Design.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Mailchimp

Job description

University of New South Wales in Sydney is seeking a Project Officer to provide practical project support for thePaddington Campus, coordinating activities and reporting on deliverables. Reporting to the School of Art & Design Senior School Manager, the role develops communications, builds relationships, and supports governance and policies for Paddington Campus.

Candidates should have tertiary qualification and strong communication, stakeholder management, and project life cycle knowledge to