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.