Project Officer

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, Australia University of Newcastle Full time

Full-time Permanent Position Located at Callaghan Campus
- Higher Education Worker Level 6
- Play an Integral Role in Strategic Initiatives
- Every Day Will Be Different

The Project Officer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day business of the Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation (DVCRI). These activities include supporting the management, coordination, implementation and evaluation of projects and initiatives, coordination of communications and events, research development and education partnerships. It also includes supporting regular business functions and operations and providing support and advice regarding the implementation of associated elements of the Division’s strategic and operational plans.

You will inspire us with your organisational and time management skills to deliver outcomes in a timely manner and your ability to juggle conflicting priorities.

**About our University**

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

**About the Unit**

The Research & Innovation Division promotes and enhances the University's strong and vibrant research culture by attracting, training and supporting researchers and industry partnerships to solve real-world problems.

The Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Research & Innovation provides high level support in relation to all aspects of the University’s research operations.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

**What we offer**

The remuneration for this position is from $82,707 - $91,259 p.a. +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

**Your next steps**
- Your resume
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
- A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated project management skills and experience, including the ability to manage and deliver multiple projects and competing priorities, and to align project work with short/medium
- and long-term operational and strategic plans.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with demonstrated capacity to maintain confidentiality and cooperate and communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internal and external to the University.
- Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated attention to detail, including the ability to organise workflows to meet competing demands and ability to be adaptable with changing expectations and requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to be professional at all times in a confidential environment.
- Demonstrated capacity to work within a team and bring a strong, positive culture to achieve divisional and organisational goals in an environment of competing demands.

**Please upload your Cover Letter **and** response to the requested Criteria as **one** PDF document**.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

**Closing date: Wednesday 1st March 2023 at 11.59pm AEDT**

**We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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