Project Manager, QUT You Festival of Learning

• $127,124 to $142,185
• Fixed-term, full-time
• Gardens Point

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Project Manager, QUT You Festival of Learning
to join , Education Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Project Manager, QUT You Festival of Learning, position sits in the Academic Division and works alongside Professor Rowena Barrett, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Entrepreneurship) in her role as Festival Director. The position holder is responsible for leading the development, delivery and implementation of the new QUT You Festival of Learning unit that incorporates a 10-day festival of student learning experiences.

The Project Manager, QUT You Festival of Learning, will liaise with members of the QUT You project team, the Festival Working Group, Festival project team, Academic and Divisional members at QUT, and other internal and external stakeholders who form part of and/or contribute to this project.

The Project Manager draws on their knowledge, skills and experience to provide high-level advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders regarding the management of this project and associated practices, policies and processes.

Real world impact

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a
‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution
that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they
will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

About the Academic Division

The Academic Division is responsible for supporting and delivering learning, teaching, research and research services to students and staff. This is realised via the Education and Research portfolios and through the work of our Faculties.

The Head of the Academic Division is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic), Professor Robina Xavier. Professor Xavier provides strategic oversight and financial management of the Division and provides leadership to the Education portfolio.

The Division’s Research portfolio and academic faculties, are led by the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research), Professor Christopher Barner-Kowollik.

About the Education Portfolio
At QUT we are transforming learning and teaching practices in line with our Real World Learning Vision, so that our graduates are highly skilled, enterprising, and well suited to 21st century employment and careers. We are committed to increasing the flexibility of our course offerings to enable our students and graduates to thrive in changing and complex working environments throughout their lives. Our focus is on student success, partnering with students to enhance the end-to-end learner journey, and designing and delivering high quality, flexible educational experiences that enable this.

The Education Portfolio encompasses:
• Curriculum Quality and Standards
• Learning and Teaching Unit
• Library
• QUT College
• QUT Entrepreneurship
• Student Ombudsman

QUT’s distinctive positioning as “the university for the real world” means a commitment to and investment in real-world work integrated learning, authentic assessment, a curriculum design studio approach for innovative curriculum and an increased focus on the optimisation of digital technologies to enhance on campus and online learning.

What you need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you will be proactive and dependable, with a desire to make a positive impact on the experience of our students.

You will demonstrate:

Relevant education, training, and/or project management experience, to deliver a complex and innovative creative festival or large scale experiential learning project .

Proven and significant expertise, capability and skills in the end-to-end application of contemporary project management techniques, tools, methodologies and stakeholder management to successfully deliver festivals, events and/or similar activities within time, budget and quality parameters.

Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a holistic program of learning activities, their scheduling and logistics in budget and time constraints while maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent ability to prepare clear and concise documentation for varied audiences, in addition to excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate to for positive engagement.

Demonstrated excellence in time and organisational management, creative problem-solving and organisational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to resolve complex issues, manage risk and develop creative and novel solutions to achieve continuous improvement.

Demonstrated ability in managing and participating as a team member in team-based projects and working autonomously.

Demonstrated high level of digital literacy, including the ability to use project management software and digital collaboration platforms, as well as computer software packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Careers at QUT

Our culture is vibrant, inspiring and challenging. It’s a world where
like-minds come together with a commitment to making a real world
difference, no matter what the area of expertise.

Beyond personal and professional fulfilment, a career at QUT brings a
broad range of tangible benefits. QUT is a high quality and flexible
organisation that is proud of its excellent employment conditions
which include but are not limited to:

• Parental leave provisions
• Study support encompassing leave and financial assistance
• Comprehensive professional development
• Salary Packaging

Explore Life at QUT

Reference number: 221080

Term: Fixed-term, full-time basis, Gardens Point Campus

Remuneration: Total remuneration range: $150,440 to $168,264 (HEW10) (inclusive of $127,124 to $142,185 pa salary; 17% superannuation; and 17.5% recreation leave loading)

Location: Gardens Point

Job opens: 10-Oct-2022

Applications Close: 24-Oct-2022 at 11.30pm

Open to: applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the fixed-term appointment.

In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note that current staff wishing to be considered for secondment to this position must seek prior approval from their supervisor before submitting an application.

At QUT, our values reflect what we believe in, and what is important
to us as an organisation. They capture our strengths, our
distinctiveness and sit alongside the priorities outlined in our
Blueprint 6, and guide our decisions and actions.

QUT aims to inspire and shape the future with talented students and
staff from diverse communities , united by our core values
of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, and Innovation.

If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what
a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you. You can find
out more about this role and how to apply by clicking ‘Apply’ or
the link below.

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