Jobs at UC

• Enable the Digital Transformation at University of Canberra
• UC Level 9, Salary Range $131,884 pa - $138,026 pa plus 17% Super
• Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity until December 2026

About us:

University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra has been ranked in the top 7 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024).

About the role:

Join us at UC as we embark on the Stabilise Phase of our ambitious Digital Master Plan (DMP) —a transformative ten-year journey to modernise and future-proof our digital capabilities. We’re seeking a Project Manager – Modernisation Stream to drive the successful delivery of foundational digital projects that will shape the future of our institution. Reporting to the Program Manager, Digital Initiatives, you will lead multi-disciplinary agile teams to deliver high-impact digital projects across the University. This role will ensure operational stability and embedding core digital capabilities during the first stage of the DMP.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage digital projects from initiation to closure
• Develop comprehensive project documentation including plans, reports, budgets, and risk registers.
• Build and maintain stakeholder engagement with internal and external partners, to align project outcomes with strategic objectives.
• Prepare business cases to seek funding and support decision-making.
• Facilitate workshops and consultations to validate requirements and ensure user-centric design.
• Monitor project performance, manage risks, implement mitigation strategies whilst contributing to continuous improvement.
• Communicate project status and outcomes to senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Foster a high-performance, agile team culture and support capability uplift.

About you:

You’ll bring strategic leadership, advanced project management expertise, and a collaborative mindset to navigate complex stakeholder environments and deliver outcomes that align with our institutional goals. Other key attributes should include:

• Proactive nature with strong initiative
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Solutions driven mindset and strong decision-making abilities
• Familiarity with human centred design methodology (desirable)
• Extensive experience in digital project delivery within complex environments.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility: 

• Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
• The successful applicant will require a police check as part of their pre-employment requirements.

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, please apply with your Resume and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your resume with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

For job specific information: please contact Katarina Pavkovic - Program Manager, Digital Initiatives - Katarina.Pavkovic@canberra.edu.au

For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 3 August 2025