Fixed term opportunity until 31 January 2027, for a Project Manager to join the University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospitals teams
Deliver a new Technology project across the teaching hospitals network and contribute to their long-term success
Base Salary (HEO8) $126,065 - $142,171 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to join our operations project team. In this role, you will be leading the delivery of a major technology change project across the teaching hospital network – Sydney and Camden.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the Hospitals, vendor team and University’s ICT Team, you will ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
As a subject matter expert, you will provide sound advice, resolve complex issues, and lead SMEs with clarity and purpose. Your leadership will be instrumental in embedding robust project governance, managing financials, and cultivating productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
manage overall project organisation, including defining roles, responsibilities, and performance indicators for project collaborators
in collaboration with Advisors and Senior Advisors, develop and communicate project charters and plans, ensuring clarity of objectives and deliverables
effectively manage project interdependencies and drive collaboration across multiple work streams and a diverse range of stakeholders
monitor project activities and deliverables, making necessary adjustments to meet timeframes and budgets
develop and embed governance and reporting frameworks, identify risks, and ensure data integrity.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Project Manager who has:
significant and varied project management delivery experience with the successful delivery of numerous concurrent programs and projects spanning multiple, complex work streams
capability in defining the appropriate organisational structure and operating model, including the project charter and scope, design of governance and management functions and controls
strong financial management skills, including budget oversight
proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and cultivate productive relationships
excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills
outstanding presentation, communication and influencing skills to deliver messaging on a variety of channels to varied audiences
an agile and flexible approach that is able to pivot and contribute to overall team success.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion
How to apply
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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Chris Masaoka, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au.
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