Program Coordinator (Full Time)

Employment Type: Full-time Fixed Term 12-month contract.
We aspire to be Australias global university improving and transforming lives through excellence in research outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.
UNSW is recruiting a Program Manager to lead a major university-wide initiative ensuring full compliance with the new National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence. The role sits within the Enterprise Portfolio Management Office and oversees planning integration delivery and assurance of all program activities across multiple workstreams including implementation change data evaluation capability uplift and reporting.
This position provides strategic direction drives operational excellence and engages stakeholders across the University to embed sustainable prevention and response practices. Reporting to the Director Transformation & EPMO and managing 12 direct reports the Program Manager is expected to model UNSW values maintain high professional standards and foster safe inclusive and respectful environments for students and staff.
Lead and oversee all program workstreams setting strategic direction priorities and timelines to ensure alignment with UNSWs mission legislation and policy requirements.
Oversee project planning implementation change management data frameworks reporting and capability-building initiatives in partnership with the subject matter lead.
Ensure quality integrity and efficiency in delivering program components including integration of new processes systems and reporting mechanisms.
Mentor and manage workstream leads and project staff to build an inclusive high-performance culture.
Drive collaboration with internal and external stakeholderssenior leaders academic and operational teams service partners and expertsto optimise outcomes and maintain clear communication and engagement.
Monitor progress risks governance and financial management ensuring compliance responsible budgeting and adherence to the Code of Conduct.
Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent senior leadership experience in program or project management within education implementation or related fields.
Advanced strategic planning organisational and decision-making capability with proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Strong stakeholder engagement and executive-level influence skills including negotiation conflict resolution and relationship management.
Demonstrated capability in budget oversight resource management compliance and ensuring program value.
High proficiency with program/project management systems data and reporting tools and communication platforms supported by excellent written and verbal communication strong leadership and alignment with UNSWs governance values and Code of Conduct.
How to Apply: Submit your CV & cover letter detailing your interest and suitability for the job (as per the skills & experience bullet points in the job description ) before Sunday 7 December by 11:55pm.

We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Flexible Working Options (work from home flexible hours etc)
Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions additional leave-loading paymentsand salary sacrifice.
Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness passport)
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UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.