Senior Project Manager - AI Admissions Pilot & Digital Preservation Discovery We're partnering with a leading Australian university to secure an experienced Project Manager for an initial contract role overseeing two concurrent strategic initiatives: an AI-enabled admissions proof of concept and a digital preservation discovery program within the university library environment. This role will play a key part in driving innovation, process automation, and responsible data lifecycle management across the organisation. WHAT'S ON OFFER Initial 6-month contract $1000 a day inclusive of super GST Hybrid working - Melbourne based THE ROLE: Lead an AI admissions pilot proof of concept to assess and demonstrate AI capability in automating and improving admissions processes. Oversee onboarding of vendors and coordination of third-party partners supporting automation and AI solution delivery. Manage change activities required to embed new digital and AI-enabled processes across admissions workflows. Lead a digital preservation discovery initiative focused on legacy iCAR systems and archival content within the university library environment. Explore options for storage, classification, and long-term digital preservation strategies aligned to best practice. Engage with library, records management, IT, and academic stakeholders to define requirements and future-state solutions. Ensure alignment with data governance, data lifecycle management, and data disposal policies and frameworks. Oversee project governance including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and dependencies across both initiatives. Provide clear reporting and insights to senior stakeholders on progress, risks, and outcomes. Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams and ensure alignment with broader digital transformation objectives. THE COMPANY: A leading multi-sector university with more than 90,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 5 years' experience delivering technology, digital transformation, or data-focused projects. Strong background in higher education, tertiary, or public sector environments is highly desirable. Experience delivering AI, automation , or proof-of-concept initiatives is advantageous. Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, data governance, and data disposal practices. Experience working with records management, archival systems, or digital preservation is highly desirable. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams in complex environments. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical groups. Experience managing vendors and third-party delivery partners. Certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile are highly regarded. Please note: You must have Full Working Rights in Australia and be based in Melbourne. To apply , click the link and upload your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx), or please send through a copy of your latest CV to dmann@welovesalt.com for a confidential discussion. Please note: Only suitable candidates will get a call back for this vacancy. Acknowledgement of Country Salt respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We recognise the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands, waters, and skies. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present. Salt acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia as the continuing custodians of country and culture. We pay our respects to all First Nations Australians and their Elders past and present.
