Salary Range: $135,226 - $144,672 pa + 17% Super
Based in the People and Culture Pay Accuracy and Entitlements Program
Full-time, fixed term contract until 30 September **** at the City West campus
Salary Range: $135,226 - $144,672 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)
At Adelaide University, we create the opportunities you need to achieve your ambitions – because when you thrive, we thrive.
We are transforming education for contemporary learners and global citizens. Building on a proud legacy and shaped by bold ambition, it's a place of excellence and equity, where our vibrant community of staff are united by our purpose to inspire Australia's future change-makers and create a better tomorrow.
Work that matters
Lead the frameworks that enable successful program delivery. In this influential role, you will champion best-practice governance, reporting, and project management disciplines that underpin one of the University's most significant transformation programs. Partnering with executive leaders, project teams, and stakeholders, you will provide the oversight, coordination, and insights needed to keep the program on track and deliver lasting organisational benefits.
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The team
Join a team delivering meaningful change for our people. The Pay Accuracy and Entitlements Program brings together experts across project management, governance, payroll, compliance, employee relations, change, and education to strengthen payroll practices, enhance compliance, and improve employee outcomes. As the Project and Governance Lead, you will play a pivotal role in bringing these workstreams together, providing program oversight, driving effective governance, and ensuring the successful delivery of key program outcomes. This is a unique prospect to influence organisational change, work closely with senior leaders, and help shape a program that will have a lasting impact across the University.




Our people are guided by purpose, curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning. We embrace authenticity, innovation and collaboration, and harness diverse thinking in our pursuit of excellence.
Learn more about our people, what we stand for and what we offer at Careers at AU .
Experience
Tojoin our community and thrive in this role,you will likely havethe following skills and experience:
Demonstrated experience working in governance, committee or program management office roles within complex programs
Proven ability to prepare high-quality written materials for executive audiences, including briefings and reports
Proven ability of risk and compliance controls, including payroll or human resources contexts
Proven ability to manage documentation with high attention to detail and maintain version control standards
Proven ability to manage sensitive information and coordinate governance and reporting activities
Demonstrated experience providing secretarial support for Executive Forums, Committees or Boards
Experience within large transformation, remediation or regulatory programmes
Strong understanding of risk management frameworks
Demonstrated experience maintaining decision and action registers
Ourcommitment to inclusionand diversity
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity iscelebratedand everyone feels respected and valued.Adelaide University isanequal opportunityemployer,committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Westrongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of allages,genders,cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, andgender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible workingarrangementsand providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
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📌 Project And Governance Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 Adelaide University
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