Programs Manager

Job no: 0059602
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Faculty: Business and Economics
Department/School: Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,228 – $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

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 Business and Economics

Since 1924, the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne has been preparing students for challenging and fulfilling careers in various industries. Our reputation for excellence in teaching and research is well-known both locally and internationally. The faculty comprises six departments, including Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing, as well as the esteemed Melbourne Business School.

About - Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership

The Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership is a recently established center that aims to promote and enhance Indigenous business leadership. It is a collaborative effort between the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) and Melbourne Business School Ltd (MBSL). The center's primary objective is to contribute to the University's goal of nurturing 1000 Indigenous business leaders by 2025. This initiative encompasses a wide range of activities, including research, undergraduate and postgraduate education, executive training, and community involvement, across FBE and MBS.

About the Role

The Programs Manager is responsible for overseeing various aspects of the Centre's operations and working closely with the Executive Officer, Programs and Engagement Stream leads, and the Research Stream lead. Their main tasks include allocating resources, supporting project teams, providing administrative assistance, and ensuring the Centre's operational effectiveness. The Programs Manager will be in charge of managing the Centre's programs and activities, including the MURRA Indigenous Business Masterclass Program and the Graduate Certificate of Indigenous Business Leadership. They will also handle engagement activities such as regional workshops in Alice Springs, Shepparton, Broome, and Yarrabah, as well as outreach activities like Indigenous Business Month and profile-raising events. Additionally, the Programs Manager will be involved in the development of new programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage delivery of our programs including working with the relevant stream lead, Melbourne Business School and the Faculty of Business and Economics, you will manage student selection, invoicing and onboarding. 
• Manage program logistics including overseeing all aspects of program delivery such as travel requirements of faculty and participants, room bookings, catering, reading material.
• Working with the stream leads, review all contracts and partnership agreements and work with University of Melbourne legal team towards negotiation and finalisation of such agreements.
• Working with the stream leads, monitor the budget for each program and event to ensure responsible financial management.

This position provides an excellent platform for personal and professional development, allowing the successful candidate to make a significant contribution to the operational viability and growth of the Centre while promoting Indigenous entrepreneurship and fostering community engagement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and engage with key stakeholders. You should demonstrate strong leadership qualities, including autonomy and responsibility, to oversee program management and ensure operational success. Additionally, excellent communication skills and a passion for Indigenous business leadership are crucial for building relationships and promoting the Centre's profile.

You will also have:

• A degree and/or substantial relevant experience in a large, complex and dynamic service-orientated environment (such as legal, tertiary or government sector); or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated capacity in stakeholder management and relationship building, including liaising and negotiating effectively with people both within and outside the University (including research, industry and government).
• Understanding of budgeting processes in complex organisations.

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 for Indigenous staff  

• Cultural leave:  Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to five days non-cumulative paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of attending NAIDOC, community, cultural and ceremonial activities. 
• University policies: Indigenous staff are supported by the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Employment Framework, with the commitment to improving the employment, retention and career progression outcomes for Indigenous staff members 
• Indigenous Staff Network: Employees who have identified themselves as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will have access to the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN)
• Cultural events: The University hosts annual cultural events such as the Wominjeka to begin the Academic Year and the Narrm Oration, and recognises significant times throughout the year such as, Reconciliation Week, Mabo Day and NAIDOC Week. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Line available free for you and your immediate family members.

 'Indigenous' here means a person of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent. 

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 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] .

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