• Job no: 0051453
• Location: Parkville
  
• Role type: Full time / Fixed-term for 12 months
• Please note that this role will require out-of-hours work (at least once a month, between 6-9pm) and availability for residential components (approximately 2-3 three-day events a year).
  
• Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
• Salary: UOM 7 – $98,402 – $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super
• Play a key role in the design and delivery of the Wattle Fellowship, focussed on developing future leaders in sustainability
• Bring your project management skills to a role with real community impact and positive outcomes for our students
• Exciting opportunity for those with prior experience delivering student experience projects and knowledge of the sustainability sector

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About – Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary School organised into three key areas; Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI). FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society.

About – Wattle Fellowship

The Wattle Fellowship is a year-long co-curricular program for students at the University of Melbourne to develop leadership on global sustainability. The Wattle Fellowship aims to build leadership skills, enable action on sustainability and create a cohort of leaders with the knowledge, attributes and networks to create positive lasting environmental impact. For more information about the Wattle Fellowship, visit https://www.unimelb.edu.au/wattlefellowship

About the Role

The Wattle Fellowship Program Manager will play a key role in the implementation of the program working closely with, and reporting to, the Director.

You will provide critical project and stakeholder management to support the Director and be responsible for the design and delivery of the program. This includes leading on Fellow recruitment and selection, program content including the alumni program, monitoring and evaluation, student experience, communications and marketing, and event management.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about supporting the next generation of global sustainability leaders by promoting the program across the University and strengthening cross-faculty relationships. You will foster an inclusive community among the Fellows and add value to their experience through program design, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and experience they need to be tomorrow’s leaders.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the program’s design and delivery, including leading on content design and delivery and learning frameworks, and engaging with internal and external technical experts to develop, facilitate and continuously improve the programs’ content.
• Support fellows in their leadership development journeys and action project implementation, including identifying or developing opportunities for fellows and partners to engage in.
• Be responsible for the operational aspects of the program to ensure the delivery of processes and procedures to deliver outcomes on time and within budget.

About You

You are an experienced project manager with a passion for sustainability and prior experience supporting projects with a focus on enhancing student experience. You have excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders, as well as work effectively as part of a small team. You have the ability to foresee and manage risks before they arise and balance competing priorities, ensuring tasks are delivered inline with project milestones and within budget.

You will also have:

• A university level qualification in a relevant field and relevant professional experience, and/or a relevant combination of experience and training.
• Experience in the design, delivery and facilitation of student learning journeys and enrichment initiatives that promote participation and leadership.
• Knowledge, experience and passion of sustainability and/or leadership development issues and the associated sector will be highly regarded.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please click "Apply Now" and apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Program Manager - Wattle Fellowship enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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