Project Manager - People and Culture

• Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
• Full-time, 12-month fixed term position | Bentley Campus
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Reference: 1634835

Curtin University is seeking an experienced

Project Manager to lead the delivery of People and Culture technology-enabled projects that support compliance, governance and organisational objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to manage complex projects that strengthen the University's compliance framework while delivering innovative technology solutions that improve employee experiences and business outcomes.

Working closely with People and Culture, Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS), senior leaders and external providers, you will play a critical role in ensuring projects are successfully delivered from concept through to implementation and adoption.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, governance, delivery and successful implementation of People and Culture technology enabled projects, ensuring compliance obligations and legislative requirements are effectively addressed. You will act as the key interface between business and technology teams, managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders while ensuring projects remain on track, within scope and aligned to strategic priorities.

Your responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of People and Culture technology-enabled projects from initiation through to implementation and review.
• Managing project governance, planning, reporting, budgeting and risk management activities.
• Leading and coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring alignment between business and technical workstreams.
• Partnering with Digital & Technology Solutions and external contractors to deliver project outcomes and ensuring effective adoption into the University.
• Engaging and influencing senior stakeholders to drive project success and compliance outcomes.
• Monitoring project performance, milestones, dependencies, risks and issues.

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale business and technology enabled projects.
• Strong project management, governance and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to translate business requirements into practical and effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing project budgets, risks, vendors and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of compliance, governance, HR systems or organisational change projects will be highly regarded.

Role Requirements

• As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role

• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2025 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term G09 level role attracts a remuneration of $138,681 - $146,497 + 17% superannuation.

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Up-to-date Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and demonstrating how your background meets the position’s selection criteria (noted above) - no more than two pages

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on ***email_hidden*** or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Applications will not be accepted via this email address, and late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close: 9pm (AWST) Sunday, 5th of July 2026

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, remove the advert, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time.