- Shape and deliver UC’s transnational education strategy
- UC Level 9, Salary Range $135,050 pa - $141,339 pa plus 17% Super
- 2-year Fixed Term Full Time Opportunity
About us:
Dynamic and inclusive, the University of Canberra empowers, connects, and shares knowledge with the diverse people, cultures, and environments of Australia’s capital. Ranked number one in Canberra for graduate employment, skills development, and student support, UC delivers practical, industry-connected learning that leads to real-world success.
Through our Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 , UC is committed to our purpose and values in leading the national education & research sector, championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The University of Canberra welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodiversity, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
About the opportunity:
Join the University of Canberra at an exciting time of global growth! As our Project Manager, Transnational Education, you will lead the delivery of strategic international education initiatives, including the establishment of new offshore campuses and other large-scale transnational education (TNE) projects.
This is a 2-year fixed term opportunity where you will provide end-to-end project management across complex, multi-disciplinary initiatives, working with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure projects are successfully delivered from planning through to operational readiness.
Position Description: Project Manager, Transnational Education.pdf
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of transnational education projects, including offshore campus development initiatives.
- Develop and maintain high-quality project documentation, including business cases, plans, schedules, budgets, governance frameworks, and reporting.
- Coordinate multiple concurrent workstreams and manage interdependencies across complex projects
- Ensure compliance with relevant domestic and international regulatory requirements, University policies, and partner obligations
About You:
You are an experienced project manager who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You bring strong delivery capability, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with confidence and clarity. Experience in transnational education or international higher education projects is highly desirable.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits which can be explored on our “Work at UC” site which includes:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Family-friendly policies
- On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
- Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
- Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
How to Apply:
Please submit your current CV and a 1-2 page cover letter addressing your suitability for the role. Applications must be submitted via the “Apply Now” tab.
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
Eligibility:
- Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.
- The successful candidate will be required to obtain a National Police Check.
For job specific information: please contact Fiona Richards, Chief Global Engagement Officer, [email protected].
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 19 July 2026
