Project Officer Fishermans Bend

Job no: 0057316
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Fixed term for 2 years
Department: Property
Salary: UOM 7 – $98,402 – $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)  

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands. 

About Property  
Property provides services that deliver cost-effective, fit for purpose outcomes that support the University achieving its strategic goals, and leads the transformation of our campuses, creating innovative spaces that inspire the great minds of the future. 

About the Role
The University of Melbourne has purchased a 7.2-hectare site in the heart of the Fishermans Bend Employment Precinct to build a world-class engineering and design campus for large, experimental research, hands-on learning and collaboration with industry.  

As the Project Officer, you will be a key member of the project team and work closely with colleagues to support this complex project. You will demonstrate and support good project management practices and contribute to the management of key project functions including program administration, governance, communications, finances and procurement. You will also be required to undertake committee management including the preparation of agendas, minutes, reports and presentations; being responsible for components of broader work programs and/or small subprojects. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Draft and contribute to the drafting of relevant project documentation 

• Support project coordination including but not limited to supporting the effective workings of the project team, key stakeholders, workshops and business case and project brief activities 

• Providing support to project and other relevant University committees, meetings and workshops 

• Research and data gathering, including research and analysis to provide recommendations  

About You
You will have high level interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to liaise and work effectively with stakeholders in a large and complex organisation. You will also have strong written skills, including the ability to draft reports, project documents, correspondence, meeting minutes and presentations. Along with your ability to work independently and as part of a team, you will also bring high level organisational and planning skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and plan and deliver multiple project activities concurrently.  

You will also have: 

• Degree level qualifications in a relevant discipline or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience 

• Ability to conceptualise and follow complex project information, to work with and manage ambiguity and to identify and follow up issues while keeping relevant senior team members informed

• Good computing skills, with proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook  

• Experience in design communication software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Unreal Engine) or project communication software (Aconex or similar) 

• Experience supporting the development of major initiatives and/or strategies  

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia. 

About the University 
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement. 

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits: 

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave 

• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading 

• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs 

• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club 

• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families 

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits . 

Be Yourself 
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live. 

Join Us! 
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience.  Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au . 

Applications close: 3 November 2022 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time 

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