Digital Project Manager

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) - a purpose-driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

Join UOW's Digital Services team and play a key role in delivering strategic technology projects that support the University's digital transformation. This position will initially focus on leading the migration of a major system to a cloud-hosted and vendor managed environment, ensuring successful delivery through effective project planning, stakeholder engagement, risk management and governance. You'll work with technical specialists, business stakeholders and external vendors to drive project outcomes that enhance services for the University community.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex digital and technology projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks and governance requirements.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across academic and professional service areas.
• Coordinate internal resources and external vendors to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Ensure projects are transitioned smoothly into business-as-usual operations.

About the Team

Digital Services delivers the technology, digital platforms and information services that enable teaching, learning, research and administrative operations across the University. The team partners closely with stakeholders throughout UOW to provide innovative and reliable technology solutions that support the University's strategic goals.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated experience successfully delivering large-scale digital, technology or cloud migration projects.
• Strong project management expertise, including governance, planning, financial management and risk management.
• Proven ability to engage, influence and communicate with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience managing external vendors and cross-functional project teams.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Business, Project Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Why Join UOW

• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation.
• 35-hour full-time work week supporting greater balance and flexibility.
• Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.
• Generous leave entitlements including additional concession days over the Christmas-New Year period.
• Purchased leave options to provide greater flexibility throughout the year.
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities.

Role Details

• Employment type: Fixed-term, Full-time (1.0 FTE) to 28 May 2027.
• Level 8/9 | $123,283 - $152,959 plus 17% superannuation.
• Location: Wollongong Campus.
• Valid Australian work rights required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Position Description  

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of the advertisement. You'll be requested to submit a CV, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Associate Director, Digital Delivery - Tanya Lavis tlavis@uow.edu.au  

Closing Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026, 11:55pm

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University's employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.