Program Specialist

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia State Library of Victoria Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 12 months

Organisation: State Library of Victoria

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Projects

Reference: VG/EXP/1795684

State Library Victoria is Australia’s oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world. At State Library Victoria, we believe that access to information and stories builds knowledge, strengthens community and inspires our future. Our recent redevelopment transformed our services and spaces, enhancing our role as a driver of Victoria’s education, innovation, tourism and creative industries.
- Are you passionate about networking and helping start-up businesses?
- Work in one of Melbourne's most recognisable landmark buildings
- Employee benefits include 10% off at Reading Bookstore

**About the Library**

State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians.

State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.

**About the Opportunity**

The Program Specialist in the StartSpace team plays an important role in shaping the learning experiences and opportunities available to StartSpace members, early-stage business and startup founders. The Program Specialist works together with the larger StartSpace team to design and deliver entrepreneurial programs, events, and workshops, with a focus on helping members learn business and digital skills.

The Program Specialist is responsible for planning and executing events and programs aligned with funding requirements and member needs and ensuring the success of these key programs. Whilst the Future Founders Program is one of the Program Specialist's key areas of focus, they also are responsible for a variety of other programs and events in StartSpace. The Program Specialist manages external stakeholder relationships for StartSpace, relating to engagement of stakeholders for speaking engagements at StartSpace programs and events, and to otherwise foster the relationship, drawing on network knowledge and expertise into StartSpace activities.

**About You**

In addition, you will come to us with:

- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g. business, entrepreneurship, Event Management, Communications etc.) or equivalent industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering programs from end-to-end, related to business, start-ups, entrepreneurship or similar area.
- Experience planning and setting up small
- and large-scale events associated with the delivery of a program or project, such as conferences, panel discussions, and networking events.
- An excellent track record of enabling collaboration and resource sharing by establishing sector networks and contacts.
- Demonstrated experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including leading a small project team to deliver events and projects.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and negotiating contract terms and agreements with external stakeholders.
- Previous experience working with start-up and/or new business founders, preferably in the area of digital or tech-enabled business is desirable.
- Demonstrated experience working with minority or community groups is desirable

**State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.**

State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.

**How to apply**
- Resume
- Cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the Position Description and the About You section of the advertisement.

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