Senior Project Officer: Course Development (HEO 7)

University of South Australia
October 30, 2024
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Offerd Salary:$96,696 - $108,351
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  • Based in the Integration Management Office (IMO) in the Curriculum Domain in the Adelaide CBD

  • Full-time fixed term contract until 31 December 2025
  • Salary range: $96,696 - $108,351 per annum plus 17% superannuation
  • We are seeking a Senior Project Officer: Course Development to contribute to one of the largest changes to higher education in Australia over the past 30 years and help shape the new Adelaide University.

    About the role

    The Senior Project Officer: Course Development plays a pivotal role in supporting the development and successful implementation of new programs and courses at Adelaide University. Each Senior Project Officer manages a portfolio of assigned disciplines and acts as the first point of contact for Academic Transition Panel member queries.

    As a lead for course development, this role involves coordinating project deliverables, resources, risks and reporting. As the Senior Project Officer, you will contribute to refining the processes supporting course development to ensure critical paths and deliverables are achieved. The Senior Project Manager ensures regular progress updates and quality reporting for each course development cycle.

    Core Responsibilities

  • Work with a Domain Lead, Project Lead, Project Manager, Partner staff or other senior IMO staff to provide coordination, oversight and execution of program deliverables, by:
  • Where required, develop and define the scope of project activity
  • Support project progress according to timelines, milestones and deliverables in the project plan, including identifying and communicating changes in priorities and coordination of delivery, tracking, monitoring and mitigating risks
  • Support the preparation and communication of high-quality reports, memorandums and presentations related to project delivery, including detailed progress status reports
  • Apply and promote a shared IMO project delivery approach through the use of prescribed systems, templates, reports and document storage
  • Act as the relevant reference point for the interpretation and application of the University's policies and procedures for the Domain
  • Essential Skills and Experience

  • Proven project management skills, coordinating large-scale, complex projects through to completion within scope, timeframes, quality, and budgets
  • Strong analytical abilities to gather, reconcile, and synthesise broad and detailed information for strategic decision-making
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and creative thinking skills, with experience facilitating workshops and discussions
  • Excellent relationship management, influencing, and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and keep projects on track
  • Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail both written and verbal, including preparation of high-quality briefing papers and submissions and producing management documents
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills to manage competing demands and undertake complex projects and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • About the new Adelaide University

    The University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide are working together to create a new Adelaide University that will make transformational investments in teaching, learning, research and innovation at scale for South Australia and beyond.

    The new Adelaide University will be a future-focused university, a magnet for talented staff and students alike. Combining the strengths of the University of South Australia and The University of Adelaide to deliver nation-leading curriculum and student experience, greater access to education, and world- class research excellence, the new institution will be recognised as one of the world's top 100 universities.

    Benefits

    Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

  • Access to great personal development opportunities
  • Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Employee assistance and development programs
  • A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
  • Express your interest now!

    For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.

    Please address your cover letter to Jessica Frisari, Recruitment Partner: IMO. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Jessica via email at [email protected]. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 6660.

    Applications close: 11:30pm Wednesday 30 October 2024

    Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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