Project Manager

• Lead high‑impact, strategically important projects across the University
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation 

UWA is embarking on a bold transformation journey, backed by significant investment in Information Technology to accelerate its strategic ambitions. We are harnessing the power of emerging technologies to elevate our teaching, research, and operational capabilities — creating smarter services, richer experiences, and innovative solutions for our community. 

The IT Delivery Enablement team manages the progression of IT initiatives through ideation, initiation, business case, planning and execution supported by the Portfolio Management Office (PMO).  The team also provides functional support for Program and Project Management, Business Analysis, Change Management, and Test & Release Management.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in all phases of the project delivery lifecycle and delivery methodologies with the skills and flexibility to be assigned to any complex project within IT.

This role will largely sit at the front end of the IT project portfolio, working with UWA stakeholders to turn ideas into investment-ready proposals. Exceptional project planning skills will be required to define scope, complexity, risks, dependencies, resourcing, schedule and budget, and support the business owners to develop credible business cases.

• Tertiary qualification in STEM or Business or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Project Management qualifications (PMP, Prince2) or equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant experience as a Project Manager (5-10 years’ experience delivering IT projects value > $2M+) managing the full lifecycle delivery of complex IT initiatives, from initiation through to closure.
• Substantial experience in scoping, estimating, risk assessment and concept-stage planning.
• Highly developed experience in developing business cases or investment proposals.

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 15 May 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Jun 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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