Strategic Project Manager, Graduate Research

Charles Sturt University; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

Charles Sturt University is seeking a Project Manager, Graduate Research, to drive strategic HDR projects and initiatives. You will work with the Dean of Graduate Research to coordinate across faculties, supporting change, continuous improvement and enhanced HDR training and supervision.

You will oversee planning, milestones, budgets and reporting while building strong relationships with stakeholders across the University and external bodies.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification (master's or PhD) and relevant professional experience.
• Experience in the higher education sector with understanding of tertiary education or research projects.
• Strong project management skills with ability to plan and deliver multiple projects within timeframes and budgets.
• Analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills with risk management and reporting.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning and delivery across faculties and university units.
• Manage milestones, resources, budgets and risks with regular reporting.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to training, change management and development of communications.
• Support improvements in HDR training, supervision and student experience.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Change management

Education

Postgraduate qualification (Master's or PhD)

Job description

Charles Sturt University is seeking a Project Manager, Graduate Research, to drive strategic HDR projects and initiatives. You will work with the Dean of Graduate Research to coordinate across faculties, supporting change, continuous improvement and enhanced HDR training and supervision.

You will oversee planning, milestones, budgets and reporting while building strong relationships with stakeholders across the University and external bodies.