Project Manager – Enterprise Project Office

At Torrens University Australia making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives families communities and the world. Thats why were on a mission to increase access to higher education so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

Just like our students our employees are a diverse group who want to make an impact. When you join us we give you the freedom to be bold creative and courageous with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. Weve built a culture that celebrates community collaboration and innovation where people love what they do.

Whats the job
This role provides senior-level project leadership across complex cross-functional initiatives translating strategic priorities into clear executable outcomes. Operating with a high degree of autonomy and accountability you will lead enterprise-wide programs and projects often running multiple projects concurrently embed effective delivery and governance frameworks and ensure outcomes are delivered sustainably in line with organisational priorities regulatory requirements and continuous improvement objectives.

Principal accountabilities are (but not limited to):

• Strategic Delivery & Enterprise Leadership: Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex cross-functional initiatives translating organisational strategy into executable roadmaps that deliver measurable business operational and experience outcomes.

• Governance Risk & Delivery Assurance: Establish and maintain robust governance reporting and assurance frameworks proactively managing risk issues and dependencies to ensure compliant transparent and predictable delivery.

• Portfolio Alignment & Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with executives sponsors and portfolio leaders to align project delivery with enterprise priorities providing clear insights narrative and advice to support informed decision-making.

• Transformation & Change Enablement: Deliver initiatives that drive organisational digital and cultural transformation embedding change management and continuous improvement practices to ensure sustainable adoption and long-term impact.

• Capability Culture & Ways of Working: Lead through influence across matrixed teams and vendors fostering accountability collaboration and delivery maturity while mentoring others and strengthening enterprise project capability.

Who you are:

• Minimum of 15 years experience in project management with a focus on delivering complex cross-functional initiatives.

• Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

This is a full-time permanent position preferably based in Sydney or Melbourne. It offers hybrid flexibility to work from a campus near and from home.

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Why join us
Bold modern and agile were Australias fastest-growing university going from 164 students in 2014 to 40000 alumni across 115 countries and 2000 staff 2020 Australian Financial Review named us one of the countrys most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people youll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion age ethnicity gender identity sexual orientation disability or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

What we offer:
We support your personal passions development and wellbeing to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia youll benefit from:

• Study free in a course/degree related to your position

• B Corp certified university values driven and purpose led
• Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn grow and move across the organisation

Hiring process:
We aim to provide you with the information you need at each stage of this process to help you present your best self.

We are committed to ensuring an equitable barrier-free application process and have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you throughout the recruitment process. If you have any accessibility requirements please contact your recruiter at for confidential support.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work visit love to hear from you.

Job reference: R29144

Applications for this role will close on Thursday 4th February. We will review applications as they come through and if weidentifya suitable candidate earlier the advert may close before the listed date.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at