Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: AIFE Headquarters, Surrey Hills (Melbourne). Remote work within Australia or New Zealand considered

Term: Full Time permanent role

Department: Strategy, Planning & Development

Start: Looking for an immediate start for business continuity

About AIFE

The Australian Institute of Future Education (AIFE) is an accredited higher education provider with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), focused on advancing transnational and global academic collaboration. AIFE works in partnership with universities worldwide to co-develop and deliver high-quality education programs across multiple countries and learning environments. AIFE has a subsidiary- AEMG Academy which is a ASQA Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

As AIFE continues its evolution towards becoming a globally recognised transnational education hub, our people play a critical role in delivering academic excellence, supporting operational effectiveness, and implementing global programs.

About the Role

AIFE is recruiting a Project Manager to support the strategic initiatives across the organisation. The role is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering medium‑to‑large projects that advance AIFE’s strategic priorities.

The position requires strong project management capability, disciplined documentation, and confident engagement with stakeholders across AIFE and external partners. The role also involves working across cultural and geographic contexts, including collaboration with partners in China.

This role will support the development and delivery of longer-term strategic initiatives, working closely with senior leaders to translate emerging ideas into structured projects and actionable plans. Many initiatives are in formative stages, requiring someone who is comfortable operating in ambiguity, building frameworks and documentation from the ground up, and applying disciplined project management practices in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Projects may include new academic initiatives, international partnership programs, market expansion opportunities, organisational improvement projects and other strategic priorities that support AIFE's long-term growth.

• Lead strategic and transformational projects from concept through to implementation

• Develop business cases, project frameworks, governance models and delivery plans

• Build sustainable documentation, governance frameworks and repeatable processes where critical knowledge and practices are not yet formally documented

• Coordinate cross-functional and cross-cultural workstreams across Australia, China and other international markets

• Track progress, manage risks and provide executive-level reporting

• Drive continuous improvement in project governance, documentation and delivery practices

What you bring:

• 5+ years’ project management experience

• Experience working in ambiguous, fast-evolving environments where project scope and priorities may develop over time

• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic concepts into structured plans, governance frameworks and executable projects

• Strong communication and stakeholder skills

• PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM or similar

• Experience working across cultures and countries

• Organised, proactive and delivery‑focused

Why Work With Us

Working at AIFE offers:

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Chances to make a meaningful impact in global education

• Career development and mobility across the Group

• Competitive remuneration and staff benefits

You’ll join a diverse community of academics, educators and professionals whose work creates real economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation.

AIFE is proud to promote diversity, support career growth and provide a flexible, inclusive workplace.

Apply

• Apply via SEEK by 19/09/2026

• Don’t delay your application, as we will be reviewing and speaking with suitable candidates as applications are received.

• As part of our interview process, you will be asked to complete a task for us to assess your writing skills. More information will be provided to you at that time.

• AIFE/AEMG reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is identified before the application deadline.