Langston University

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. The LJMU Accommodation and Student Living team manages the placement of over 4,000 new students into accommodation every year, working in collaboration with the university’s private partners. The team is also responsible for the delivery of the Student Living strategy, which aims to give all students in accommodation the best possible experience using targeted welfare support, useful and engaging events and by providing valuable information via social media outlets. This post is an ideal opportunity for someone with some experience in student accommodation to develop their management skills and to help LJMU better serve the needs of its diverse student body. You will be part of a small team and will work closely with the Head of Accommodation and Student Living as well as team members responsible for providing welfare support and the delivery of the Student Living programme. LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Informal enquiries can be sent to Ed Naylor, Head of Accommodation and Student Living by email only to e.j.naylor@ljmu.ac.uk (unavailable between 6th and 12th July inclusive) Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 11 August 2026 In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Position Details  Full-Time | Fixed term (3 years)  Professional HEO10 | $147,656 - $156,497  Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country  View Position Description About the Role  Join a highly collaborative team delivering one of Flinders University's most significant strategic developments. The Flinders Health Centre will bring together education, research and healthcare through an integrated, interprofessional model of practice. As Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to the successful delivery of major project workstreams, partnering with a multidisciplinary project team and a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes across governance budget and program objectives. Reporting to the Project Director, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a landmark project that will shape the future of education, healthcare and research, supporting the University’s student-centred focus. Key responsibilities include: Leading the successful delivery of complex, large-scale strategic infrastructure and development projects from concept through to completion. Partnering with senior leaders, consultants, contractors and diverse stakeholder groups to drive project outcomes and organisational priorities. Providing strong governance, risk management and reporting to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently and effectively. This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives - Every One Matters, by 2035 through innovation, collaboration and ethical technology. For more information on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the position description About You You are an accomplished project lead who thrives in complex environments and has experience delivering major infrastructure, capital works or strategic projects. You are known for your ability to bring people together, attention to detail, navigate competing priorities and maintain momentum, while remaining approachable, hands-on and focused on achieving the best outcomes for stakeholders. You will bring: Extensive experience delivering significant, multi-faceted projects and confidently leading discussions with consultants and multidisciplinary teams. Exceptional communication, project governance skills, with the ability to influence, facilitate, negotiate and drive outcomes. A practical, collaborative and selfless approach, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves, support others and contribute to a high-performing team culture. Flexibility, resilience and a proactive mindset, enabling you to adapt to changing priorities, embrace new challenges and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will also hold postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience in project coordination and/or management of building related projects, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.  About the College/Portfolio  The Property, Facilities and Development (PFD) team works across all of Flinders’ places, spaces, and physical infrastructure. Working across four key areas: Strategic Planning and Sustainability; Capital Development; Customer and Site Services; and Strategic Projects, we are responsible for the planning, development, capital delivery, management, and maintenance of university spaces to ensure they are fit for purpose and support Flinders to deliver its strategic objectives. The PFD team is leading the planning, development, and delivery of four major strategic projects as the University strives to achieve its bold ambitions.  Life at Flinders   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.  Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?  17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Awarded the AHEIA Higher Education Award for Workplace Culture Excellence due to our commitment to wellbeing through our Thriving@Flinders staff wellbeing program  Wide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offers  We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff, as shown through our three SAGE Cygnet Awards. Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Recognised as a Veteran Employer of Choice  Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.   Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan    Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy    Prescribed Conditions for Employment  Appointment to this role is conditional on the completion of required pre-employment checks and declarations, each of which must be satisfactory to the University. This includes a current completed Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and Gender Based Violence Declaration which is satisfactory to the University. The contract of Employment is conditional upon the receipt of these completed compliance checks. A disclosable outcome 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.  How to Apply and Information  You are required to submit a CV, along with a portfolio of your work. Please also supply a Suitability Statement as a separate document (this should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description). Flinders University is committed to providing an environment where staff with disability are valued, supported and encouraged to participate fully and independently in the life of the University. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the selection process, please advise the contact in the Recruitment Team so that we can make appropriate arrangements through recruitment@flinders.edu.au or call 08 8201 2383.  For more information regarding this position, please contact Michelle Gheorghiu Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 23 July 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

0.6 FTE (21 hours per week) Part time fixed term for 12 months based at Camperdown Campus gain hands-on experience working on a cutting-edge space mission alongside leading engineers and researchers Base Salary $107,312 - $115,686 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The TOLIMAN Space Telescope is an ambitious international space mission led by the University of Sydney, designed to search for planets orbiting Alpha Centauri, our nearest neighbouring star system. The mission combines cutting-edge optics, precision mechatronics, advanced electronics, spacecraft engineering, and data science to achieve astrometric measurements at unprecedented levels of precision. To accomplish this, a unique optical system has been developed that uses a diffractive mask to imprint a highly stable optical ruler onto the telescope image, enabling the detection of minute stellar motions caused by orbiting planets. To make this measurement possible, several novel and highly precise engineering systems are being developed, including advanced fine-pointing mechanisms, thermal control systems, precision electronics, and specialised flight instrumentation. The mission is progressing rapidly toward spacecraft integration and testing ahead of its planned 2027-28 launch window, and an exciting opportunity exists to join the engineering team during this critical phase of development. Your key responsibilities are to are to support the design, development, build, documentation and testing of key mission hardware including: the TOLIMAN tip-tilt fine pointing mechanism and associated electronics assisting with mission payload thermal control and monitoring electronics supporting prototype and flight model engineering hardware development developing and maintaining laboratory test setups and supporting infrastructure collaborating closely with experienced team members including the mission chief engineer and electronics lead contributing to subsystem development and validation under guidance About you currently an advanced undergraduate, final-year student, master's student, or early-career engineer/technician strong hands-on experience in electronics including circuit design, assembly, and testing experience working with mechatronic systems and mechanical prototyping/assembly demonstrated experience with PCB schematic design and layout experience working in laboratory or experimental environments ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment ability to rapidly prototype and validate mechatronics concepts strong problem-solving skills and practical engineering judgement ability to quickly understand complex systems with minimal supervision strong documentation and communication skills commitment to safe laboratory practices and engineering procedures Desirable experience: embedded systems development (C/C++) firmware development and debugging modelling, simulation, and data analysis using Python and/or MATLAB experience with thermistor sensors, piezoelectric actuators, infrared cameras, or precision sensors familiarity with closed-loop control systems experience with sensor characterisation and calibration familiarity with laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, DAQ systems, and power supplies competence in fine-pitch soldering and PCB/PCA rework experience with precision mechanisms or opto-mechanical systems exposure to thermal control systems or thermal engineering hardware experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or Inventor familiarity with Git or version control systems experience with Altium Designer or equivalent exposure to space, aerospace, scientific instrumentation, or high-reliability environments Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au. Copyright The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 19 July 2026 11:59 PM