About the area
The Implementation Support Team, Project Office function supports the establishment and ongoing delivery of UWA India by providing coordinated, transparent, and responsive project management services across multiple workstreams. This function oversees project planning, governance, risk and issue management, reporting, and cross-team coordination to ensure all implementation activities are efficiently delivered and aligned with UWA’s strategic objectives across both Australia and India.
A particular focus is placed on delivering structured, scalable, and high-quality project processes that support the development of UWA India’s multi‑city campus operations. The Project Office works collaboratively with faculties, professional teams, senior leaders, and external partners to implement robust project frameworks, drive continuous improvement, and enable effective, evidence‑based decision‑making throughout the establishment and activation phases of UWA India.
About the opportunity
* Plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and overseeing implementation activities for UWA India’s multi‑city campus rollout, ensuring structured delivery, strong governance, and operational readiness across dispersed teams.
* Leads specific workstreams, managing milestones, risks, interdependencies, and stakeholder expectations while coordinating Australia–India project interactions to support informed decision‑making and cohesive teamwork.
* Provides tactical and operational support to the Program Director, contributing to planning, monitoring, issue resolution, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement of project systems and processes.
About you
* A tertiary qualification in project management, business, administration, communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
* Substantial experience coordinating or managing major projects or programmes in a complex organisation, ideally in higher education or an international context.
* Highly developed project management skills with experience in planning, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder coordination across multi‑disciplinary teams.
* An understanding of global context and cross‑cultural communication and negotiation to support the delivery of initiatives.
* Understanding of the Australian higher education environment or large‑scale implementation projects.
Note
A current National Police Clearance Certificate is required by the successful applicant.
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date
11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 11 January 2025
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research‑intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at ******@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6‑digit job reference number.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sue Bamford at ***********@uwa.edu.au
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