Program Manager - PROPEL
Program Manager - PROPEL
About the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE)
ATSE is one of Australia’s five learned academies. We are a values-led, independent, non-government, not-for profit organisation comprised of over 900 independent world-leading STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) experts who make up our fellowship. ATSE provides evidence-based advice on how to achieve sustainable solutions using STEM expertise to positively impact and solve the big issues facing our nation, and in doing so advance prosperity for all Australians.
Our culture
ATSE is a values-driven employer that embraces diversity and offers a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We welcome applications from people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; who identify as LGBTIQ+; and people with disability.
About the role
Are you ready to lead a high-impact national program that will shape Australia's future STEM workforce? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to lead and champion a transformative, federally funded initiative providing a significant number of scholarships, to build a skilled, future ready STEM workforce and deliver long-term impact to Australia’s defence readiness and national capabilities.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage the end-to-end delivery of a high-profile program, from strategic design to execution, stakeholder engagement, and impact evaluation.
As Program Manager, you'll cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with partners across government, academia and industry, particularly with the Department of Defence and the higher education sector, to create meaningful pathways and opportunities for scholarship recipients.
Your expertise in leading complex multi-stakeholder programs or initiatives, with a flair for stakeholder engagement, program delivery and impact measurement will enable the program not just to be successfully delivered but recognised as another flagship initiative within ATSE's broader STEM Career programs. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team, working closely with colleagues from other STEM Career enhancing programs, as well as broadly across ATSE's professional services team and our Fellowship, to amplify the reach and influence of the program.
The role has responsibility for overseeing the strategic design and operational execution, as well meeting contractual milestones, and financial and reporting obligations.
A deep understanding of the higher education sector is critical.
Reporting to the Director, STEM Careers, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of Australia's defence capabilities through inclusive, equitable STEM education pathways. If you're passionate about making a national impact and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose and values driven environment, we would love to hear from you.
The role is based in Adelaide with some interstate travel to Western Australia and Canberra.
We are seeking interest from professionals who have proven experience in:
- Leading large-scale or government funded programs with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong skills in program delivery, stakeholder engagement, evaluation and reporting.
- Deep understanding of the STEM higher education sector.
- Highly organised with collaborative and solutions-focused mindset.
- Confident relationship builder.
Desirable
- Relevant tertiary studies or equivalent workplace experience.
- Proficiency with Salesforce suite.
What we offer
- The opportunity to work in a ‘for-purpose’ organisation that lives it values every day and engages with you as a human being first and as an employee second.
- The opportunity to work flexibly.
- Generous unlimited annual leave provisions.
- Generous parental leave provisions.
- Wellbeing support programs including EAP services with individualised coaching and counselling sessions.
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Opportunity to work with a talented and cohesive team with ongoing training and development and career prospects.
We welcome applications from people seeking full-time or part-time work (0.8 FTE).
Want to apply or curious to find out more?
To find out more about the role please email dawn.bennett@atse.org.au. To apply please submit your resume via SEEK with a short cover letter of no more than one page relating your experience and skills to the role success requirements.
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