• Job No.: 604123
• Location: Melbourne CBD
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment
• Remuneration: $80,643 - $87,044 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 9.5% employer superannuation)
• Be inspired, every day
• Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions
• Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative community

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. And that’s because you’re not just starting your career, or taking on a bigger challenge. You’re making a real contribution – surrounded by energetic, inspiring people who are driven to make a difference as well. Monash is a place where you’ll be able to develop your career in exciting, sometimes unexpected ways – putting you in the best possible position for a rewarding future.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a self-driven and enthusiastic individual to join ClimateWorks Australia for a Projects Officer position. ClimateWorks Australia is dedicated to reducing emissions through the provision of effective evidence-based research and collaboration with governments, business and NGOs.

The focus of the Project Officer (Capacity Building) role will be to support ClimateWorks Australia’s work in building the capacity of key systems and individuals to take effective action to manage climate risk and reduce emissions, including through our tertiary and executive education programs.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of ClimateWorks Australia’s capacity-building projects. In this role you will:

• Undertake desktop research to support projects
• Update and develop educational content
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and reports
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, and
• Work with project delivery partners to coordinate the delivery of capacity building projects and knowledge sharing activities

To be successful for this position, you will have proven experience in supporting projects or program delivery, outstanding organisational skills and time management skills, strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills and a passion for making a difference. Ideally, you will have a Master’s degree in a related area and/or background in translating complex information for diverse audiences.

If you believe you fit this profile, we look forward to receiving your application.

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

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Supporting a diverse workforce.

For more information refer to the Position Description: Project Officer – Capacity Building.