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Project Manager (Digital Research Infrastructures) at UNSW

Project Manager (Digital Research Infrastructures)

UNSW · Sydney

5 days ago

Project Manager (Digital Research Infrastructures)

UNSW · Sydney

6 days ago
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About the Role

The Project Manager plays a strategic role within Research Technology Services (ResTech), leading the establishment, governance and implementation of shared digital research capabilities that support UNSW’s long-term research priorities. You will lead significant university-wide initiatives, including the establishment of AI Central as a research capability and UNSW’s partnership with the Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN). Working with senior leaders and stakeholders across UNSW and the national research infrastructure sector, you will shape governance arrangements, operating models, investment priorities and delivery approaches.

Responsibilities

  • Leading the establishment, governance and implementation of shared digital research capabilities.
  • Leading significant university-wide initiatives, including AI Central and UNSW’s partnership with AURIN.
  • Shaping governance arrangements, operating models, investment priorities and delivery approaches in collaboration with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of shared digital research infrastructure, including current NCRIS programs and priorities.
  • Extensive experience leading complex, strategic projects through the full project lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated experience developing project plans, governance frameworks, operating models and high-quality project documentation.
  • Excellent consultation, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build alignment among diverse and senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical and sustainable solutions to complex issues.
  • Experience managing project budgets, resources, risks, dependencies and competing priorities.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • A collaborative, proactive and adaptable approach, with the judgement and initiative required to operate effectively in a complex environment.
  • Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening.

Skills

  • Project management
  • Digital research infrastructure
  • NCRIS programs
  • Project lifecycle management
  • Project planning
  • Governance frameworks
  • Operating models
  • Stakeholder management
  • Consultation
  • Influencing
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Budget management
  • Resource management
  • Risk management
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Judgement
  • Initiative

Location

  • Kensington, NSW

Work Type

  • Full time
  • 12-month fixed term contract
  • Hybrid Flexible Working

Education Level

  • Relevant tertiary qualification

Salary/Compensations

  • $153,933 - $163,338 + 17% super

Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • 17% employer superannuation contributions.
  • Additional leave over the end-of-year university shutdown period.
  • Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport).
  • Affordable on-campus parking.

About the Company

  • UNSW is a large organisation with a diverse and highly talented community doing extraordinary work.
  • UNSW is consistently ranked among the world’s top 20 universities in the QS World University Rankings.
  • UNSW is a proud member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.