Project Manager, Research Transformation

• Full time, Fixed Term to December 2026 at HEW Level 8.
• Hawkesbury campus with flexible working options.
• Salary: $116,636 – $129,479 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Drive projects that modernise research systems and enable better outcomes for staff and students.

The Opportunity
Western Sydney University is seeking a Project Manager, Research Transformation to oversee a portfolio of major research‑focused digital initiatives that strengthen the University’s research administration ecosystem.

In this role you will manage key projects within the Research portfolio including the implementation of the Endpoint IQ Research Ethics Management System and remaining integration activities for StudyLink and Banner. You will work closely with senior academic, research and IT stakeholders to ensure projects are well planned, well governed and delivered to agreed timelines, scope and quality.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, oversee vendor engagement and procurement activities, track project financials, and identify and mitigate risks. You will ensure the successful delivery of technology integrations and improvements that support compliance, improve user experience and contribute to Western’s research performance. Your work will enable improved systems, processes and data flow for researchers, administrators and applicants.

What Success Looks Like:

• Effective delivery of research‑aligned projects, meeting scope, time and quality expectations.
• Proactive identification, communication and mitigation of project risks and issues.
• Strong collaboration with senior research stakeholders and technical teams.
• Accurate management of project budgets, reporting and financial forecasting.
• Clear project documentation including plans, risks, issues and governance reporting.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, dependencies and deliverables.
• Strong capability in project budgeting, cost control and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating procurement and managing vendors.
• Skilled in identifying and mitigating risks and resolving issues in complex environments.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management capability across multiple concurrent projects.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Lucy Arthur, Executive Director, Student Teaching and Research via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1083R. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 22 March 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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