Strategic Projects Lead - Flexible & Impactful

University of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options (as per UNSW)

Job summary

University of New South Wales is seeking a Senior Project Officer in the University Strategy Office to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across faculties and divisions. The role focuses on planning, engagement, reporting, and delivering projects aligned with the UNSW Strategy, Progress for All.

The Senior Project Officer will report to the Manager, Strategic Alliances and Initiatives, driving collaboration and ensuring timely delivery within UNSW governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• High level organisational skills with ability to prioritise workloads.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work with faculty and divisional leaders to design initiatives under the UNSW Strategy: Progress for All.
• Maintain relationships with faculties to implement initiatives within Strategy.
• Prepare reports on Strategy progress for University Leadership Team (ULT) and others.
• Develop and manage projects, initiatives or events for the UNSW Strategy Office.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

University of New South Wales is seeking a Senior Project Officer in the University Strategy Office to lead and coordinate strategic initiatives across faculties and divisions. The role focuses on planning, engagement, reporting, and delivering projects aligned with the UNSW Strategy, Progress for All.

The Senior Project Officer will report to the Manager, Strategic Alliances and Initiatives, driving collaboration and ensuring timely delivery within UNSW governance frameworks.