(HEO8) $110,291 - $123,734 salary scale per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed- term, full time 12-month position available 

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Projects, the Senior Analyst, Strategic Projects will play a key role in leading and driving projects as a part of University wide strategic initiatives and programs to support the University’s organisational goals.

Receiving broad direction the Senior Analyst, Strategic Projects will work closely with the leadership teams and key stakeholders across the University to develop and execute identified strategic projects. This is a critical position which will be responsible for ensuring timely and budgeted delivery of project milestones, with a focus on achieving business outcomes for the University.

This is a critical role which would work with a degree of autonomy and provide support in managing and driving key strategic initiatives, delivering critical business outcomes, and ensuring organisational success for strategic projects across the University.

To be successful you will need: 

• A demonstrable track record in project management and prior experience in influencing and managing teams for complex transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of organisational structures, processes, and the operational complexities of universities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all organisational levels.
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex business issues into innovative and workable solutions that meet business needs.
• Outstanding consulting skills, with a talent for devising innovative solutions to complex issues

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of University Operations enables the University's delivery of high-quality and distinct learning, teaching and research experiences. Its responsibilities link to Adelaide's strategic plan and focus on people, community, assets and infrastructure, and processes.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/operations

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 5th January 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Georgia Viola
Senior Talent Acquisition Officer
E: georgia.viola@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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