Advanced Projects Manager (Engineering)

You are an experienced engineering, technical or project leader with a proven track record delivering complex projects in specialised technical, manufacturing, research or facilities environments. You bring strong technical expertise, commercial and financial awareness, and the leadership capability to manage multidisciplinary teams and diverse stakeholders.

You will demonstrate:

Proven experience delivering complex engineering, manufacturing, technical or research projects.

Strong project management capability across budgets, procurement, risk, resources and commissioning.

Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary technical teams.

Experience working with specialised equipment, facilities, laboratories, workshops or manufacturing environments.

Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Flinders Factory of the Future is a transdisciplinary advanced manufacturing Research Hub connecting industry with world-class research, expertise and emerging technologies. Through practical, evidence-based solutions, the Factory helps manufacturers embrace Industry 5.0, improve productivity and workforce capability, and achieve sustainable growth. It also provides a platform for technology providers and industry partners to collaborate, demonstrate innovation and accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing solutions.

They say know your place. We say you've found it right here.

Flinders University was founded on the belief that learning should open minds, celebrate individuality and give people the freedom to pursue their own point of view. That spirit lives on in our community of thinkers, doers and changemakers who challenge convention, and each other, to shape what comes next.

Rising to a challenge is nothing new for Flinders. During our first 60 years, we’ve navigated revolutionary changes in social and cultural norms, and have responded to transformative economic, environmental and technological developments. Through it all, we’ve continued to deliver for our students and community, innovating in learning and research to prepare graduates for the changing world they help create.

So, why work at Flinders?

17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

Flexible working arrangements

Wide range of professional development activities and services

We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

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A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role.

The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1).