Product Owner - Education Platform Contract until January 2026 Sydney-based Hybrid (2-3 days onsite/week)
Daily Rate: $900-$1100 + GST (flexible for the right candidate)
Potential to go permanent
We're looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead the evolution of an innovative Education Platform, serving a broad range of users including learners, corporate partners, and key stakeholders.
In this role, you'll drive the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of digital systems supporting student applications and participant management.
You'll also act as the bridge between business needs and technical execution-ensuring user-focused solutions that align with organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent platform user needs and deliver solutions aligned with learner and partner expectations
- Lead stakeholder engagement across faculties and business units
- Manage complex programs of work using Agile (SAFe) principles
- Analyse data to guide planning and decision-making
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver business line products
- Balance multiple priorities while ensuring delivery on time and to quality standards
Skills & Attributes
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; confident engaging stakeholders at all levels
- Exceptional organisational and time-management skills-able to manage competing deadlines
- Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to planning and evaluation
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to drive large, complex projects forward
Knowledge & Experience
- Solid understanding of Agile delivery, ideally with exposure to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
- Extensive experience in product ownership, project management, and stakeholder management
- Strong background in the education sector, particularly with non-traditional learning models (e.g., online, modular, SFLs)
- Proven ability to manage and prioritise a product backlog in cross-functional teams
- Demonstrated experience in portfolio development and delivery within large organisations
- Familiarity with the postgraduate learning landscape and digital learning innovation
If you're a driven Product Owner with experience in educational innovation and a strong track record of delivering impact in complex environments, we'd love to hear from you.
- Level 7, 341 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Required Skill Profession
I.t. & Communications