Continuing, Full-time appointment X 1
Fixed Term, Full-time appointment X 2 (Until 09-Jun-2027)
Professional 8/9 Salary - $104,888 to $128,851 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Lead the coordination of various IT projects at Charles Darwin University (CDU)

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.

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 Criteria:
• 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.

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 8/9. The base salary will be in the range of $104,888 to $128,851 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $122,718 - $150,755 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

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

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 and response addressing the selection criteria of the role.

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact Tomek Wolny on 08 8946 6949 or email [email protected]

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 6284 or email [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: 10 June 2025