• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and 2 years Fixed-term
• HEW 9 $132,790 - $140,744  + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us? 

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities. 

Deakin’s Research Business Development and Commercialisation division (BD&C) is a key function within the University’s Research and Innovation portfolio, establishing partnerships with industry, government other public and private sector organisations and our community; and positioning Deakin as a leader in research translation. Dedicated to developing partnerships, business development, the division is responsible for steering the strategic vision and positing Deakin as a partner of choice, connecting researchers with opportunities and managing external engagement. The team also bring innovative solutions to market through commercialising Deakin’s intellectual property and supporting entrepreneurs through our Spark program. BD&C key areas within the division are Deakin’s Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) Trailblazer, Business Development, Intellectual Property, Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship. REACH is Deakin’s Trailblazer Universities Program and is focused on supporting industry to accelerate the commercialisation of their technology in the clean energy and recycling space by leveraging research capability at Australian Higher Education Providers.

The role will work as part of a team in establishing a value driven Program and Project Management Office (PMO) function to drive and support successful delivery of the REACH Program.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, REACH Industry and Research, the Program Manager will:

• Undertake strategic project planning, including the provision of expert project management advice and assistance to senior leaders, key stakeholders and other program staff within REACH
• Lead, monitor, and report on the development and execution of detailed project plans for all phases of the program life-cycle, ensuring projects are aligned to program goals and are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Promote teamwork and provide tailored mentoring and coaching to enable individuals to deliver high quality solutions and the achievement of project goals
• Actively engage and enable collaboration across teams and with a diverse range of stakeholders to negotiate inclusive and accessible solutions and achieve project goals
• Analyse complex problems, identify root causes, weigh up options to identify accessible and inclusive solutions and translate complex issues into clear and understandable project goals and targets
• Contribute to the evolution of systems and procedures to measure and review project performance and prepare and monitor project schedules and resources to monitor, track and provide progress status reports, and manage changes as they arise
• Plan and implement detailed project plans including planning for and managing project risks and issues, dependencies and identifying mitigations providing projects the best opportunity of succeeding within agreed time, scope and budget parameters
• Develop and provide the necessary documentation and reporting to support the management and coordination of the program and/or project
• Actively promote and drive participation using broad influencing skills to gain support and overcome barriers and gain stakeholder support, and generate enthusiasm about REACH and the projects within the program, by keeping stakeholders informed and engaged

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated experience in a program and/or project management role using a variety of methodologies, tools and practices 
• Demonstrated experience to manage and contribute to multiple projects concurrently  
• Experience in Business Process and Organisational Improvement project/program management in complex organisations

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Matthew Constable (Director, REACH Industry Engagement) on matthew.constable@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Program Manager PD - HEW 9 (2).docx

Applications for this position close on 16^th February 2025.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.