Senior Project Officer
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Job Summary
- Support the rollout of UWA Indias multicity campuses.
- Lead key workstreams and manage stakeholders.
- Two Full-time appointments on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
- Base salary range: $104243 $115661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The Implementation Support Team Project Office function supports the establishment and ongoing delivery of UWA India by providing coordinated transparent and responsive project management services across multiple workstreams. This function oversees project planning governance risk and issue management reporting and cross-team coordination to ensure all implementation activities are efficiently delivered and aligned with UWAs strategic objectives across both Australia and India.
A particular focus is placed on delivering structured scalable and high-quality project processes that support the development of UWA Indias multi-city campus operations. The Project Office works collaboratively with faculties professional teams senior leaders and external partners to implement robust project frameworks drive continuous improvement and enable effective evidence-based decision-making throughout the establishment and activation phases of UWA India.
About the opportunity
- Plays a key role in planning coordinating and overseeing implementation activities for UWA Indias multicity campus rollout ensuring structured delivery strong governance and operational readiness across dispersed teams.
- Leads specific workstreams managing milestones risks interdependencies and stakeholder expectations while coordinating AustraliaIndia project interactions to support informed decisionmaking and cohesive teamwork.
- Provides tactical and operational support to the Program Director contributing to planning monitoring issue resolution stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement of project systems and processes.
About you
- A tertiary qualification in project management business administration communications or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Substantial experience coordinating or managing major projects or programs in a complex organisation ideally in higher education or an international context.
- Highly developed project management skills with experience in planning monitoring reporting and stakeholder coordination across multi-disciplinary teams.
- An understanding of global context and cross-cultural communication and negotiation to support the delivery of initiatives.
- Understanding of the Australian higher education environment or large-scale implementation projects.
Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate is required by the successful applicant.
Position description: PD - Senior Project Officer (522248).pdf
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Sue Bamford at
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 11 January 2025
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Intellectual Property Law
- Renovation
- Research Experience
- Joint Operations
- Relationship Management
- System Testing
- Economic Development
- Exercise Planning
- Program Development
- Project Implementation
- Contracts
