Senior Project Officer (Remote)

• Based in the Facilities Management Unit at 101 Currie Street, Adelaide
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 17 October 2025
• Starting salary: $96,696 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About You

You have experience in project delivery in the building and construction industry. You are a people person and a skilled communicator who prides themselves on providing exceptional service to clients and stakeholders.

About the Role

The Senior Project Officer is responsible for leading and managing the planning and delivery of projects in support of capital works and maintenance programs within the University’s built asset environment. You will support the Manager: Capital Development and Project Management Team in the delivery of the approved Minor Capital Works Program. The projects within the program are identified each calendar year to meet specific corporate objectives and are aligned with the strategic objectives of the university. The projects have an individual value of up to $2M.

About UniSA’s Facilities Management Unit

The Facilities Management Unit (FMU) provides support to the University’s teaching, research and support functions in three primary areas, Capital Development, Campus Operations and Commercial Services. The Capital Development Group (CDG) is responsible for the construction of new buildings and a variety of both large and small refurbishment projects.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline i.e. Construction/Facilities Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Property Related Field and/or demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience within industry
• Demonstrated experience in analysing stakeholders’ needs and developing robust project briefs
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of project management principles, tools and techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of technical issues and requirements for commercial buildings
• Demonstrated experience in the effective leadership and management of multi-disciplinary project teams including technical and specialist resources and external consultants

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%
• Work life flexibility including working from home, family responsibility leave and individual flexibility agreements

Culture

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Ruth Haren, Team Leader: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6535.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 13 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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