Strategic Project Manager
Job Summary
Strategic Project Manager
Job No.:570394
Work type:Fixed Term
- Full-Time Fixed Term position for two years from commencement date
- Melbourne (Bundoora) location
- Classification: HEO8 - Base salary from $% superannuation
- Hybrid work model supported
About the position
The Strategic Project Manager leads and coordinates complex cross-functional projects to advance the Schools strategic goals in a digital and AI-enabled environment. Reporting to senior leadership the position bridges strategy delivery and governance by translating priorities into integrated programs. It is essential for embedding responsible and effective digital and AI approaches across education research workforce development industry engagement and operations while supporting decision-making through data-driven insights strong governance and modern project management to keep the School agile and aligned with university frameworks.
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess advanced qualifications or equivalent experience in project management along with a proven track record of leading complex organization-wide projects in large matrixed environments. They should demonstrate strong skills in translating strategic priorities into actionable plans utilizing data digital tools or AI insights to inform decision-making and maintaining robust governance and risk management practices. Effective stakeholder management the ability to handle multiple projects amid ambiguity and change experience managing budgets and resources especially for digital transformation initiatives and highly developed communication skills for executive briefings and reports are essential attributes for success in this position.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties skills and experience required for this position.
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Closing Date: | By 5.00pm on Friday 29 May 2026 |
Position Enquiries: | Suzanne OKeefe - Dean La Trobe Business School |
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Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- An up-to-date resume; and
- Cover letter; and
- Responses to all Essential Criteria in a separate Word document
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
Our commitment to safety
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
National Code on Gender Based Violence in Higher Education
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for or found to have engaged in gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence harassment abuse or threats based on gender that results in or is likely to result in harm coercion control fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.