This is a three-year, full-time, fixed term position located at the Parramatta South Campus. Western Sydney University is a research-led, modern, and forward-thinking institution strategically based at the core of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. The university has 11 campuses, including some in Western Sydney CBD locations. Boasting more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students, and 3,500 staff, the university offers a wide range of well-designed programs and degrees to meet the requirements of future industries.

The Senior Project Manager, Transnational Education provides critical governance in the implementation of the TNE initiative under the Transformation Project of Western Sydney University. The position requires experience in transformation program and project management. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overarching project management, governance and committee management, reporting, and risk-mitigation for strategic TNE initiatives in Indonesia, India, and other considered markets. Reporting to the Associate Director, International Partnerships, the Senior Project Manager will serve under the direction and authority of the TNE Strategic Initiative Board and the Transformation Program Steering Committee.

To qualify for this position, candidates must have a relevant postgraduate degree, extensive experience in transformation program and project management, and excellent communication skills. They must also be team players who are comfortable multitasking.

Western Sydney University values equity and inclusiveness. The university has a proud history of promoting wellbeing and tackling inequalities within the institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, and nationally and internationally.

The university offers several benefits such as 17% super contributions, flexible working arrangements including hybrid work options, and flex leave provisions. The remuneration package for this position is HEW Level 9, which ranges from $146,398 to $156,342 p.a, comprising of a base salary of $123,708 to $132,111 p.a, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading.

Interested applicants should refer to the Position Description below and apply by addressing each selection criterion. The position’s closing date is 8.30pm on Tuesday, 4 July 2023. Candidates must provide evidence of their full-time working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment at the time of their application. Candidates seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have finished 12 months of full-time continuous service, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.

For further questions, please contact Ms. Marisa Furno, Associate Director, International Partnerships