Project Manager

• Full-time ongoing position
• Remuneration: $126,140 p.a. plus Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Based at Parramatta City campus

About The College
Western Sydney University The College is a not-for-profit wholly owned entity of Western Sydney University. We offer students high-quality academic pathways to study at the University through our comprehensive range of programs, including Diploma Programs, University Undergraduate Preparation Programs, English Language Programs, and Workplace Skilling Programs.

As you consider joining our dynamic team, know that you will be part of an organisation that values growth, inclusivity, and excellence. Learn more about The College here.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, governance and delivery of The College's strategic priorities and transformational initiatives, ensuring alignment with The College's strategic plan and organisational objectives.

Working within the Strategy and Planning portfolio, you will collaborate with stakeholders across The College and Western Sydney University to turn strategic priorities into sustainable organisational outcomes. Your work will contribute to improved student outcomes, organisational capability, operational effectiveness and long-term growth across The College.

As a Project Manager, your will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of strategic and operational projects and initiatives, ensuring agreed outcomes and benefits are achieved.
• Establish effective governance arrangements, engage stakeholders, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure projects are delivered within agreed scope, budget, quality standards and timeframes
• Prepare business cases, project proposals, impact assessments, briefing papers and other documentation to support governance and decision-making.
• Facilitate workshops, project meetings, working groups and other governance and delivery activities.

This is a full-time, ongoing appointment.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description: Project Manager.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline and/or extensive relevant industry experience, preferably within higher education or a similar environment.
• Demonstrated success managing and delivering quality project outcomes within defined budgets and timeframes.
• Strong analytical, numerical, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• The ability to build effective working relationships and influence stakeholders across a range of disciplines.

Why join us?
We offer a supportive and forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued, and your contributions will make a difference! Joining our team comes with a range of benefits including:

• 35-hour work week.
• Remote working options of up to 2 days per week, subject to operational requirements.
• Generous leave entitlements including 5 weeks of annual leave per year.
• Professional development – access to leave, grants and training.
• Additional benefits and more can be found here.

The location
This position will be based at Parramatta City Campus, although travel to other campuses may be required. This position is not available in a fully remote format.

Remuneration Package: Professional Staff Level 9 $143,392 p.a. (comprising Salary of $126,140 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading) in accordance with the College Enterprise Agreement.

Enquiries

• Please direct enquiries about this role to Pamela Sarly, Senior Project Manager (Strategy and Planning) via email at P.Sarly@westernsydney.edu.au.
• Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Monday 9 November 2026

Working Rights in Australia – Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at time of application.
 
Working with Children Check
As The College provides education opportunities to a range of ages including under 18 year olds, it is a prerequisite to have/gain WWC clearance. It is a mandatory requirement to obtain and maintain a “NSW Working with Children Check Clearance” to work at The College.
 
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.