• Global and Engagement – Ballarat, Churchill or Berwick Campus
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 3 years
• HEW 8 – $102,035 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

About the role

Leading the implementation of the University’s cooperative education model you will make an impact working on identified workstreams ensuring projects are appropriately planned, milestones identified and reporting against the project plan is provided to the Steering Committee.

You will:

• implement the project charter, developing a project management plan;
• monitor project progress and risk, to minimize organisational exposure;
• develop and implement project reporting mechanisms ensuring project progress and risks are identified and implement risk treatment plans;
• identify change management and communication requirements of the project and work with relevant stakeholders to implement; and
• develop and implement project transition plans enabling best practice standards.

About Federation University

At Federation University, we are driven to make a real difference to the lives of every student, and to the communities we serve.

Across our University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Brisbane, Gippsland, and the Wimmera, we deliver world-class education and facilities. With the largest network of campuses across Victoria, as well as a growing Brisbane base, we are uniquely positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training at Federation TAFE through to higher education.

Federation University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our ambition to be Australia’s leading regional university. Our University and TAFE provide integrated lifelong learning, skills, and impactful research enabling people and communities to prosper locally, regionally, and globally.

We are the number one ranked university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022). Along with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment.

About you

Working with a degree of autonomy you will be responsible for developing and implementing the University’s transformative project to become a cooperative university, providing strategic recommendations, and identifying project risks and impacts.

You will possess:

• comprehensive knowledge of project management principles and their application;
• ability to provide strategic advice and support on design solutions, including business processes; and
• ability to manage concurrent complex tasks, shifting priorities and timelines through strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 4 September 2022

Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter and suitability statement.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific enquiries.

A workplace for remarkable people

For 150 years we have been reaching out to new communities, steadily building a generation of independent thinkers united in the knowledge that they are greater together.

We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing the best talent in the regions in which we operate. From our academic and research staff to those working in student experience, we are all part of a collaborative culture that inspires the highest levels of excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. We are proud of our SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation in 2019 for recognising our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEM disciplines in higher education and research.

At Federation University Australia we value diversity, embrace difference and nurture a connected, safe and respectful community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sexualities and genders. Should you require additional support please email Organisational Development and Diversity.

Find out more about our Aboriginal and Torres Islander Employment Strategy. For support or queries relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment please email Organisational Development and Diversity.

What we offer

We foster a positive culture shaped by our values of inclusion, innovation, excellence, empowerment and collaboration as outlined in Federation’s Living Values Charter.

You will be able to take advantage of our UniSports Health and Fitness Centre in Mt Helen, in addition to benefits such as purchased leave, annualised hours, flexible work options, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare (Mt Helen and Gippsland), discounted private health insurance, affordable parking, wellness programs, professional development programs and many other benefits. For further information visit our LinkedIn Life page or our leave and work-life balance webpage.

For more information on a career with us, please visit our website or let our staff tell you more.