Careers at UniSC

• Information Technology | Sunshine Coast Campus, Sippy Downs
• Level 7, $99,285 - $108,534 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, fixed term appointment until December 2025

The Opportunity

Join our team and provide high-level support through research, analysis, reporting, and administrative activities to drive the planning and delivery of diverse IT projects. You'll be involved in developing and implementing efficient business processes, ensuring continuous improvement within a project management environment. During quieter project phases, you'll take charge of change and communication activities, facilitating the successful adoption of IT project changes. This role requires you to collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify change and communication needs, develop strategies, and conduct training needs analysis. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and excel in a dynamic setting, apply today!

For more information, please visit us online: Information Technology

You will

• provide high level support to the Program Delivery team through the planning, management and delivery of the portfolios and programs of projects and demands in a changing and complex IT environment;
• assist with the coordination, development and up keep of project artefacts including risk registers, budgets, procurement processes and record keeping;
• develop, maintain and continually review and improve the project management framework including the processes, technologies and training materials required to optimise the framework; and
• ensure alignment with the governance structures and frameworks required to maintain the quality and assurance of the IT Project Management Office (PMO).

About you

You have exceptional business acumen, with the ability to research, develop, and analyse options to optimise business processes effectively. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, combined with your sense of confidentiality, diplomacy, active listening, and empathy, make you a respectful and valuable team player. Adaptable and flexible, you excel at quickly and efficiently taking on new initiatives, making you a dynamic asset in any team.

You will possess:

• completion of a degree qualification with at least four years’ subsequent relevant experience or extensive management experience in significant organisations or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;
• previous experience with successful project delivery as well as experience with project management frameworks and toolsets including ServiceNow and Microsoft 365 applications;
• proven management and prioritisation of multiple project support activities in a high workload to ensure effective achievement of project objectives; and
• an understanding of IT Policy, Compliance, Cyber Security and Risk Management practices.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position Description:  6879 Project Support Officer.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 10 November 2024.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Simon Gilbert
Manager, Program Delivery
Telephone: 07 5456 5434
Email: sgilbert@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.