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Program Manager - McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership (MKI)


Company : Monash Engineering


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-03-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointmentRemuneration: $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)Amplify your impact at a world top 50 UniversityBe surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover themThe OpportunityJoin the McKinnon Institute of Political Leaders as a Program Manager.The McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership (MKI) is a non-partisan organisation that is committed to a thriving and vibrant Australian democracy. Through professional development for political leaders and their key advisers, it aims to support better Ministers and Governments, and promote good Parliamentary and political culture. The Institute designs and delivers innovative and globally unique programs.The Institute is a partnership between the Susan McKinnon Foundation and Monash University, combining the entrepreneurial culture of a start-up with the support and resources of Australias largest University.The Program Manager is a key member of the academic team at the McKinnon Institute for Political Leadership. As the successful candidate you will support the Head of Programs and Program Leaders in the design, development, delivery and assessment of the McKinnon Institutes portfolio of educational programs.As the successful candidate you will work collaboratively and adaptively as part of cross-functional teams to ensure effective delivery of the Institutes programs and projects, maintaining strong partnerships with other functional areas and key staff. Additionally, you will coordinate and proactively support Institute staff, faculty and partners, in designing, developing and adapting content, curriculum, instruction and evaluation.The ideal candidate will bring a strong educational background or substantial relevant skills and work experience. The role requires postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.About Monash UniversityAt Monash, work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking a place where great things happen.Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities - #ChangeIt with us.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 ApplyFor instructions on how to apply, please refer to ''How to apply for Monash Jobs''. Please provide a summarised response to the Key Selection Criteria in your cover letter.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: Janice Havefield, Executive Assistant, +61 432 901 330Applications Close: Wednesday 26 February 2025, 11:55pm AEDTMonash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations, and pays its respects to their elders, past and present. #J-18808-Ljbffr