Program Manager
Job No.: 674174
Location: 90 Collins Street, Melbourne
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Join the McKinnon Institute of Political Leaders as a Program Manager.
The McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership (MKI) is a non-partisan organisation that is committed to a thriving and vibrant Australian democracy. Through professional development for political leaders and their key advisers, it aims to support better Ministers and Governments, and promote good Parliamentary and political culture. The Institute designs and delivers innovative and globally unique programs.
The Institute is a partnership between the Susan McKinnon Foundation and Monash University, combining the entrepreneurial culture of a start-up with the support and resources of Australia’s largest University.
The Program Manager is a key member of the academic team at the McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership. As the successful candidate you will support the Head of Programs and Program Leaders in the design, development, delivery and assessment of the McKinnon Institute’s portfolio of educational programs.
As the successful candidate you will work collaboratively and adaptively as part of cross-functional teams to ensure effective delivery of the Institute’s programs and projects, maintaining strong partnerships with other functional areas and key staff. Additionally, you will coordinate and proactively support Institute staff, faculty and partners, in designing, developing and adapting content, curriculum, instruction and evaluation.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong educational background or substantial relevant skills and work experience. The role requires postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Please provide a summarised response to the Key Selection Criteria in your cover letter.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Janice Havefield, Executive Assistant, +61 432 901 330
Position Description: Program Manager
Applications Close: Wednesday 26 February 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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