Who we are?
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.
Just like our students, our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.
What’s the job?
As a Project Manager at Torrens, you’ll play a key role in driving strategic transformation initiatives, ensuring that only the most impactful projects move forward.
Reporting to the Head of Portfolio and Project, you’ll collaborate with the team to refine processes, enhance initiative documentation, and ensure stakeholders have the right information to make informed decisions. You'll assess key factors like deployment timelines and business requirements to seamlessly integrate new services and products while identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery.
If you're passionate about driving change and delivering high-impact projects, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
Key Accountabilities:
Include but are not limited to:
Build, develop and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project
Assist in the development of solution options and a supported recommendation in line with the Business Case objectives
Conduct workshops to identify and record business requirements
Plan, develop, manage and report on project budgets, including Business Plan and Capital Investment Plans (CIPs)
Prepare project documentation including project plans, business cases, communication plans and status reports
Prepare and deliver presentations to the executive team and stakeholders
Confirm scope, goals and deliverables in collaboration with key stakeholders
Who you are:
5 years’ experience in project management ideal
Tertiary level qualifications in Business, Science, Engineering or Economics ideal
Proven skills in working within established project management/governance processes
Experience with managing project within a major educational institution
Demonstrated history of contributing alongside business stakeholders & executives to ensure robust project planning, progress reporting, and process governance on mission critical projects.
Experience in supporting and driving change management strategy
Strong understanding of scope management and task prioritisation
Proven skills in confident client communication, influencing and clear accurate documentation
Track-record in gaining the confidence of business stakeholders, building productive working relationships with key clients and a technical team
Proven experience in identifying issues and proposing solutions in a dynamic and unstructured environment
Highly detail oriented; motivated self-starter; organised; with excellent communication skills
High energy levels to ensure delivery or turnaround success
To view the full job description, please click here.
Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
What we offer
We support your personal passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:
Join an Australian Company: Be part of an organisation owned by Strategic Education Inc, listed on NASDAQ.
Flexible Working Conditions: Enjoy the flexibility to work remotely and from a campus near you.
Company Culture: Thrive in a supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
Hiring process:
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact nikeey.silwal@torrens.edu.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.
To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog
We’d love to hear from you.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at yourcareer@torrens.edu.au
