Project Manager

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As a Project Manager you’ll find we’re about leading tourism research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

The Griffith Institute for Tourism (GIFT) is working with Etheridge Shire Council to transform Etheridge Shire into a central tourism hub along the Savannah Way. Guided by the Council's comprehensive Tourism Masterplan, this project “Unearth Etheridge: Tourism Developments along the Savannah Way”, focuses on sustainable tourism development that promotes economic diversification and enhances the visitor experience across the region. This transformative project will deliver four tourism infrastructure developments along the Savannah Way, aligning with the Etheridge Shire’s 10-year Tourism Masterplan and key regional, state, and national priorities. The Project Manager will manage and coordinate the four infrastructure developments included in the project.

As a Project Manager you’ll play a key role in provision of strategic advice to the Project Lead to ensure successful project implementation, including reporting to key stakeholders. You will also establish and manage key partnerships to support engagement activities and initiatives including frequent travel to Etheridge Shire to ensure project coordination.

Your project management experience will be critical to managing resources and ensuring project activities, activity summaries, and timelines are within budget and on schedule. The role will provide high level policy and procedural advice in relation to the project’s progress and compliance, ensuring continuous improvement and effective operational performance.

About you
The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive project management experience and management expertise, particularly in the completion of government-funded infrastructure projects in regional and remote locations, working with multiple diverse stakeholders including local government authorities.
• In-depth understanding of the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 and the Local Government Regulation 2012, particularly in relation to tendering processes is desirable.

What we can offer
This is a fixed term 12 months, 40% part-time position primarily working remotely. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may also be required to work across the University campuses.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 8 range $113,713 - $127,923 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $133,044 - $149,670 per annum.

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Associate Professor Anna Kralj at email: [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF7552F.

Closing date: Monday 21 April, 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.