Program Development Officer

**Program Development Officer - Strategic Projects - Asset Lifecycle Management**:
**Position Number**: 0065975
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: Full-time; Fixed term available for 3 years
**Department/School**: Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
**Salary**: UoM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Shape university-wide asset lifecycle management strategy / Manage state-of-the-art infrastructure projects / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders**:

- ** to support strategic projects that enhance the University's world-class research infrastructure**:

- **Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.**

**The University of Melbourne**
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**Your next career opportunity**
As the Program Development Officer for Strategic Projects in Asset Lifecycle Management, you'll play a crucial role in advancing the University of Melbourne's research infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to coordinate and develop high-impact projects that align with the University's 2030 vision. Your expertise in project management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement will directly contribute to shaping the future of research capabilities across the institution.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- **Coordinating Strategic Projects**: Provide high-quality project administration and coordination for Research Infrastructure initiatives, aligning with key University strategies.
- **Developing Asset Management Frameworks**:Support the creation and refinement of strategic asset management programs, including capital investment and maintenance plans.
- **Engaging with Stakeholders**: Build relationships and communicate effectively with various research platforms and groups across departments and faculties.
- **Analysing and Report**: Conduct data analysis, prepare high-quality documentation, and draft policy papers, briefings, and presentations to inform decision-making.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a technical background, strong project management skills, and the ability to analyse complex data and communicate findings effectively to diverse stakeholders in a university research environment.

**You may also**:

- Hold a tertiary degree in a technical discipline such as Business, Science, Engineering or related field.
- Have experience in research administration or working within a university research platform.
- Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex datasets.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Have knowledge of research infrastructure capabilities and development initiatives.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team in a complex organisational setting.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

**Your new team - Research, Innovation and Commercialisation**
Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (RIC) is the central facilitator of research funding in the University, taking advantage of the full diversity of research funding opportunities. RIC is a specialist team dedicated to enabling the University's research and enterprise mission working closely with our academics, professional colleagues, industry partners, funding agencies and government agencies. We have a passion to see our academics and their collaboration partners succeed, achieve research excellence and translate their discoveries into real-world innovation and impact. RIC operates University-wide across all nine Academic Divisions and Chancellery.

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