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Insights Manager

Job No.: 674322

Location: Melbourne CBD

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $135,417 - $143,738 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

  • Amplify our efforts to strengthen Australian democracy
  • Join our inclusive, collaborative community
  • Help translate and communicate critical ideas and applied insights ideas

The Opportunity

Join the McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership (MKI) as an Insights Manager.

The Insights Manager is a key appointment with responsibility for helping to drive MKI’s strategic goals at a critical new phase of the Institute’s development. Working at the intersection of research and practice, the position is part of an interdisciplinary team that supports the translation and dissemination of knowledge and insights curated and generated by MKI.

As the successful candidate you will be responsible for day-to-day project management of an MKI knowledge management strategy encompassing internal knowledge resources and content for MKI audiences, stakeholders and partners, including planning, progress reporting, and risk management. Additionally, you will lead and manage the translation of complex ideas and frameworks into clearly communicated, accessible and practical insights that inform program development and public communications.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong educational background, substantial relevant skills and work experience. The role requires postgraduate qualifications and extensive, relevant experience; or extensive and proven experience in comparable roles; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience in consulting, think tanks, public administration, or similar.

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.

Learn more about Monash.

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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'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

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: Professor Anne Tiernan, Head of Research & Professor of Political Leadership, +61 417 758 800

Position Description: Insights Manager

Applications Close: Monday 3 March 2025, 11:55pm AEDT

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