Project Manager
- Employment Type: Full - time with the option for part-time (35 hours a week)
- Duration: 12-Month Fixed Term contract
- Remuneration: $139,441 base pro rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
- Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
- Location: Kensington, Sydney
School of Population Health
The School of Population Health (SPH) UNSW is internationally recognised as a leader in public health with research strengths across a range of health disciplines, including infectious diseases and immunisation. SPH has a core focus to investigate and provide new knowledge to help inform policy, governance, organisation, work, and leadership in the health sector through cross disciplinary research with both academia and industry. SPH also has strong associations with research centres and institutes throughout UNSW Medicine.
Details of the role
A Project Manager plays a lead role within the Implementation to Impact program, in the planning, development and implementation of projects across the School of Population Health. The role entails developing project planning documentation, identifying and building appropriate project teams and initiating and overseeing the project, including managing all stakeholder engagement and quality assurance. The role will primarily work on the “Precision Care Initiative: Integrating precision oncology into clinical programs” project and may be involved in other projects from time to time.
Join a dynamic and purpose-driven environment where you will lead impactful health initiatives that translate research into real-world outcomes. In this role, you will oversee end-to-end project delivery, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to drive successful implementation. You’ll apply your expertise in planning, risk management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned project professional who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about improving healthcare outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and strategic execution.
The role reports to the Research Operations Manager and will have direct reports.
Some key skills required:
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience
- Proven project management experience, with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development of project plans, objectives and documentation
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced
- Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
- Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands
- High level of experience working with a range of computer systems and applications
Please refer to the position description for full details.
UNSW Benefits and Culture
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Pre-Employment Checks:
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
How to apply:
Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.
Contact
Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Tuesday 7th July before 11.30pm Sydney time
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
