Project Manager (Progression Management)

• Salary: $142,838 - $150,860 (Hew 9) Per annum + 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Full-time 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Role
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Are you a skilled project professional with a passion for student success? Macquarie University is seeking a Project Manager (Progression Management) to lead an exciting, high-impact initiative that will reshape how the University understands and supports student progression. This is a unique opportunity to drive the co-design and implementation of a university-wide progression management framework, integrating data, stakeholder collaboration, and evidence-based interventions to make a real difference in students' lives.

Reporting to our Executive Director, Student Shared Services, you will be at the centre of a cross-functional effort spanning faculties, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Business Intelligence & Reporting, and Student Shared Services. You'll bring together diverse voices through co-design, translate complex data into actionable strategy, and ensure the project delivers measurable, lasting outcomes.

About the Role

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and monitoring of all project activities using agreed methodologies to ensure delivery against milestones, budget, and compliance requirements.

• Establish governance structures, define project scope and success criteria, and manage risks, dependencies, and quality standards.

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with faculties, DVCA, BIR, Student Shared Services, and other key stakeholders, aligning responsibilities and ways of working to support adoption.

• Facilitate co-design workshops and consultations to inform the development of the progression management framework and operating models.

• Deliver clear and timely communications to support stakeholder engagement, including establishing feedback loops to monitor and improve adoption plans.

• Partner with the Data Analyst to integrate data strategy, segmentation modelling, and A/B testing into project deliverables.

• Contribute to a data and insights strategy with agreed progression definitions and measurable criteria for university-wide adoption.

• Support the design and documentation of end-to-end nurture streams and targeted intervention strategies for each student segment.

• Develop a validated process for A/B testing and randomised controlled trials of nurture streams to measure intervention effectiveness.

About Us

Student Shared Services sits within the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Professional and Operational) and plays a critical role in delivering consistent, high-quality services that support students throughout their journey at Macquarie. This project represents a strategic investment in building institutional capability to proactively identify and support students at key progression points.

About You (Selection Criteria)

You are a collaborative, outcomes-focused project professional who thrives in complex stakeholder environments. You bring a strong understanding of the higher education landscape and are energised by the opportunity to use data-driven insights to improve student outcomes. You communicate with clarity, facilitate with confidence, and lead with purpose.

• Tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in higher education, social policy, analytics, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects, preferably in higher education or the public sector.

• Knowledge of the Australian higher education system and student engagement, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.

• Proven ability to successfully coordinate projects, change programs, and continuous service improvement initiatives.

• Experience managing, analysing, and reporting on data and complex business processes, including integrating data-driven insights into operational delivery.

• Ability to build and manage effective partnerships with key internal stakeholders across diverse functional areas.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and executive reporting skills.

How to Apply

To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).

Applications Close

Applications will close on 4th March 11:55 PM AEST.

Why Join Us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the fabulous staff benefits on offer when you work at Macquarie University.

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements

• 17% Superannuation

• Subsidised onsite parking options

• Extensive training and professional development programs

• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents

• Onsite vacation care during school holidays

• Discounted health insurance

• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support

• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Pre-Employment Checks

Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

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​A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.