Technical Project Manager

About AARNet

Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet) was established in 1989 and is widely regarded as the founder of the Internet in Australia and renowned as the architect, builder and operator of world-class network infrastructure for research and education.  

We are Australia’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). We connect over one million users—researchers, faculty, staff and students—at institutions across Australia, supporting education and research across a diverse range disciplines including high energy physics, climate science, genomics, radio astronomy and the arts. 

Nationally, AARNet interconnects Australian universities, the CSIRO, and other organisations who have a research and education mission, or with whom the education and research sector interacts. These include hospitals, vocational training providers, schools and museums. Internationally, AARNet interconnects the Australian Research and Education (R & E) community to the world – and continuously develops new capabilities and partnerships to facilitate seamless data access and transfer.  

We are an organisation of innovators, doers, and courageous thinkers. We are not constrained by traditional products and solutions, and we constantly strive to build the solutions that our customers will need tomorrow – today. If you have the imagination, foresight and drive to build the future why not come and join us?

The Role

AARNet is seeking a dedicated Technical Project Manager within the Infrastructure Development Group (IDG) to support the delivery of critical technical and new capability projects.

In the role you will drive and be accountable for the successful delivery of technical projects that support AARNet’s network to service Australia's academic and research community. You will be accountable for safely delivering to schedule, scope and budget while managing a varied stakeholder set. You have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, you collaborate effectively and are able to lead cross-functional project teams. A delivery focus and can-do attitude will ensure that you deliver project outcomes in and environment with cross-business dependencies and technical ambiguity.

Substantial experience managing technical or network projects in the telecommunications, or a similar infrastructure industry will be essential to understanding your scope and dependencies. You are an excellent problem solver and your ability to interpret information to anticipate roadblocks, create plans and develop pragmatic solutions to project problems while bringing others along with you will ensure success.

 Role Accountabilities:

• Actively promoting safe work practices in the workplace during all activities consistent with AARNet’s policies and comply with all WH&S legislation, policies and procedures
• Actively contributes to a safe and supportive working environment that is inclusive of all staff through celebrating their nationality, cultural background, LGBTI status, abilities, gender and age

Responsibilities

• Act as a single point of contact with delivery accountability for key technical and new capability projects.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external parties to ensure a clear understanding of real-time status and project forecasts.
• Use of project management principles to create and maintain project documentation, status reports, risks, issues, cost models/budgets, decisions and change control as necessary for smooth project delivery.
• Tracking and coordination of project dependencies and priorities as necessary.
• Managing project risks.
• Confidently present and report on milestones, priorities, risks and challenges, both internally and externally to a mix of audiences.
• Use technology tools to support project tasks including Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, and Zoom.

 Expertise, experience & qualifications

• You have a tertiary-level qualification in a technical field such as Engineering, Technology, Science, or Computer Science. Alternatively, demonstrated substantial experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and experience of formal Project Management principles is required, with PM certification being highly desirable.
• You are competent using a broad range of office software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Project and are comfortable using scheduling or workflow software applications.
• You are confident working autonomously including bringing together senior stakeholders for direction as projects require.
• You have excellent time management skills.
• You are an Australian citizen.
• Telecommunications experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure construction is preferable but not required.

Conditions of Employment

AARNet is committed to diversity and providing equal opportunity to all. We’re a great place to work if you want to make a difference.   

AARNet provides competitive remuneration and a host of other benefits in line with our HR policies which include: 

• 17% superannuation; 
• Flexible work options; 
• Options to purchase additional Annual Leave; 
• 2 days paid Women’s Wellness Leave per month; 
• 24 weeks paid Parental Leave – Primary Carer; 
• Welcome back to AARNet superannuation payment – on unpaid Parental Leave for Primary Carer; 
• 4 weeks paid Birth Trauma Leave; 
• 24 weeks paid - Adoption Leave; 
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave – Secondary Carer; 
• 5 days paid – First Nations Cultural Leave; 
• 2 days paid Family Wedding Leave; 
• 24 weeks paid – Foster Carer Leave; 
• 5 days paid – Fertility Leave; 
• 8 weeks paid – Gender Affirmation Leave; 
• Strong Equal Opportunity focus;  
• Sector leader in Social Responsibility and Ethics; and 
• A culture and company structure that allows your career to grow with access to leading edge technologies