Fixed Term, Full Time Appointment | Contract until 2027
Professional Employee Level 8/9
Annual salary $108,349 – $133,103 pa + 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus | Larrakia Country
About the Position
As the Project Manager, you will diligently coordinate the staff and information required to deliver new products or changes to the CDU ICT environment. This includes the management and preparation of the project schedule, the project risks & issues, its benefits, the project outline, and business case, along with the ongoing reporting of progress in accordance with the standards of the IT department. Projects are expected to be completed on time, be fit for purpose within agreed quality standards, and within agreed scope.
It is expected the Project Manager can manage multiple concurrent projects. It is also expected that the Project Manager demonstrate the diligence required as an example for junior technical staff aspiring to be expand their skill as a project lead, and to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to diligently administering the project, its reporting, and its success.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
* Industry recognised qualifications in project management frameworks or equivalent
* Demonstratable experience in project managing enterprise-wide projects in releasing technology to the business, business applications roll out, systems or ICT infrastructure implementation or similar.
* Demonstrable experience working with ICT technical staff and multi discipline business stakeholder to refine outcomes, focus on the business need and deliver products fit for purpose.
* Demonstratable experience in working with ICT management and key stakeholders in the communication of issues, management of risks, and the project progress.
* Demonstrable experience developing a communications plan and the coordination of that.
* Significant experience working with Business Analysts, business partners and technical staff.
Additional Selection Criteria at Level 9
* Demonstrable experience working with, managing, or administering industry PPM tools.
* Desirable qualifications and/or experience in recognised business analysis, change management and program or portfolio management frameworks.
* Experience working as an SME in specific ICT fields such as networking, AV, applications, systems or ICT infrastructure.
* Commitment to the University's values.
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 8/9. The base salary will be in the range of $108,349 - $133,103 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $126,768 - $155,730 per annum, including 17% superannuation.
First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures
While this vacancy is open to all applicants. First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here.
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What's in it for you?
* An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
* Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education, and research
* Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
* An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
* 17% superannuation
* Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
* Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
* Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
* Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
* Free on-campus parking in designated areas
* Employee Assistance Program
* Salary Packaging opportunities
* Access to over 5,000 courses via LinkedIn learning corporate membership
How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the 'apply' button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Tomek Wolny on or email
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Applications Close: Sunday 14th December 2025