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Join us at the Health Research Institute to contribute to impactful research exploring how schoolyards can better enhance the outdoor experiences of adolescents
UC Level 7, $97,428 pa - $105,548 pa + 17% Super
2-year Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity
About Us: Join the University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.
We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Nurragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 .
About the Opportunity: Want to shape the future of school grounds and support youth wellbeing? The Schoolyard Greenprint is a project looking at schoolyard design and its influence on student health and behaviours. If you have a knack for managing projects, enjoy working in cross-disciplinary teams and have an eye for design and adolescent health, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. The Health Research Institute (HRI) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to coordinate and deliver this project.
Key Responsibilities Include –
Providing high-level administrative and project support, while developing and maintaining monitoring and reporting systems for project goals and milestones.
Liaising and maintaining professional relationships with key collaborators.
Coordinating events such as co-design panels, roundtable discussions, and webinars with team members.
Supporting reference groups and preparing correspondence, briefing papers, and presentations.
Contributing to research by collecting, cleaning, and analysing data through literature searches, surveys, and transcribing focus group discussions.
To be successful in this role, you will have strong communication and management skills. Those with experience in design, public health, education, or landscape architecture are encouraged to apply.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture: The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:
Flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
We warmly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, persons with disabilities, and those representing culturally diverse backgrounds to join us in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
What We Need From You: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role.
Submit your CV and cover letter through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your application with the Position Description , ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au
For Job Specific Information: please contact Gweneth Leigh, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Faculty of Health (Gweneth.leigh@canberra.edu.au).
Recruitment and Application Questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au
Closing Date: 11.55pm, 14 July 2024
