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Project Manager - Higher Education
Location | Melbourne |
Discipline | Project Services |
Job reference | 179319 |
Salary | Negotiable |
Consultant email | [email protected] |
Our client is seeking a proactive and results-driven Project Manager to lead the delivery of multiple concurrent projects across transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident self-starter who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about driving outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-end project management across a portfolio of initiatives, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget
- Engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders across academic and professional services teams
- Navigate competing priorities and manage project interdependencies effectively
- Identify and resolve issues and risks, including managing conflict and facilitating collaborative solutions
- Prepare and present project documentation, reports, and updates to senior leadership
- Champion continuous improvement and contribute to a culture of accountability and delivery excellence
Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience managing projects in the higher education sector (highly desirable)
- Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels
- A natural problem-solver with a calm, pragmatic approach to conflict resolution
- Highly organised, adaptable, and driven - a true go-getter who takes initiative and gets things done
This is a daily rate contract based close to central Melbourne, offering flexibility and the chance to work with a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
