Job No.: 619290

Location: 35 Collins Street, Melbourne

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $160,373 pa HEW 10B (plus 17% employer superannuation) and an annual incentive payment of up to a maximum of 10%, at the discretion of the University

• Where brilliant minds are embraced
• Utilise your leadership and high level organisational skills to contribute to a great cause
• A great platform to develop your career

There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Monash University. It’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. Something significant. So if you’re looking for the next chapter in your career, it’s here. You’ll be given the opportunity to challenge yourself, build on your skills, and make a significant contribution to a workplace that’s filled with energetic and inspiring people. Talent thrives here – and so do truly satisfying careers.

The Opportunity

Co-founded by Monash University and the Myer Foundation and Launched in 2009, ClimateWorks Australia sits within the Monash Sustainable Development Institute and is an expert, independent adviser, acting as a bridge between research and action to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions for Australia and Asia Pacific.

Funded primarily by external grants, ClimateWorks Australia is currently commencing a significant growth period in line with the UN’s call for a five-fold increase on climate change action, worldwide, by 2030.

ClimateWorks now seeks to appoint a suitably experienced Head of Portfolio Management. Reporting to the CEO, this Senior Executive position within the organisation will be required to provide critical leadership to the teams responsible for the development and delivery of programs and oversee the program management related to these programs. In addition, the role will also play a key role, in collaboration with other senior management, in the strategic direction of ClimateWorks Australia.

With an emphasis on internal collaboration and portfolio performance measurement, the Head of Portfolio Management will be accountable for people management, leadership development, program resourcing management as well as planning and program delivery, business improvement and program budget management.

Suited to an individual with previous high level senior management experience, this position will require an understanding of and demonstrated experience working with stakeholders in large complex matrix organisations, particularly in the business, government and international development fields. This position will require an ability to generate significant buy-in and influence at the highest levels and previous success in leading highly motivated, capable and successful teams.

A brilliant opportunity to join ClimateWorks Australia at the start of their next chapter, this position is a great opportunity for an individual to innovate and champion the exploration of new ideas, methodologies and to support a talented and growing team and help the business to identify, pursue and secure funding and projects through successful collaborations with government, industry, corporate and philanthropic organisations.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

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Enquiries

Ms Anna Skarbek, Chief Executive Officer, +61 03 9902 0738, [email protected], using the subject line: Head of Portfolio Management - ClimateWorks Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs.