(HE09) $128,217 - $137,173 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.
Do you excel leading large and complex projects? Do you have a talent for devising innovative solutions to complex issues? If so, this could be the role for you!
We have a fixed term contract opportunity until August 2026 for an exceptional Project Manager with strong influencing skills.
The overall vision and purpose of Education Transformation is to advance a contemporary learning paradigm that delivers a transformative education experience to a broad range of students, inclusive of relevant and flexible curriculum, contemporary pedagogy, and accessible modes of delivery. Transformation is driven through new program portfolio management, expansion of course offerings, strategic partnerships, and opportunities to drive new models and modes of educational design and delivery - aimed at diversifying and expanding the student cohort, strengthened by market viability and demand.
This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of the new Adelaide University by managing strategically important technology or operational change projects as part of the wider merger program. As part of the Academic Portfolio’s BAU Strategic Programs team, the Project Manager will drive innovation and ensure alignment across key initiatives throughout the merger process between University of Adelaide and UniSA.
Working under broad direction, with a considerable degree of autonomy, the Project Manager is responsible for ensuring timely and budgeted delivery of project milestones, with a focus on achieving business outcomes. This position is the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, responsible for managing procurement, master planning, design requirements, operational elements, and key aspects of change management such as communications, training and transitional plans. The position includes management of risks and reporting, primarily providing guidance on complex matters across training, practices and procedures.
To be successful you will need:
- Proven track record of successfully leading large and complex projects with enterprise-wide impact, demonstrating exceptional project management skills.
- Extensive experience in applying business analysis to the management of IT implementations, and a deep understanding of the complexities involved.
- Exceptional analytical and conceptual skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex business issues into innovative and workable solutions that meet business needs.
- Proven expertise in change management, including the ability to manage change effectively in large and complex programs.
- Outstanding consulting skills, with a talent for devising innovative solutions to complex issues.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, including experience in establishing priorities and meeting deadlines within complex programs.
Superior relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills are a must in this role, with an ability to coordinate and host workshops, engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, influence and negotiate at the highest levels.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for providing authoritative guidance and direction to executive and operational teams.
The path to Adelaide University
We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Enjoy an outstanding career environment
We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a 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 Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.
Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership
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 or selection criteria document.
Applications close 11:55pm, 18 June 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:
Nikki Philbey
Associate Director Strategic Projects, Education Transformation (Division of Academic and Student Engagement)
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
E nikki.philbey@adelaide.edu.au
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We are 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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