Program Officer, Asialink Business

**Program Officer, Asialink Business**:
**Position Number**: 0065882
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: Full-time; Fixed-term to 31st March 2027
**Department/School**: Asialink; Asialink Business
**Salary**: UoM 5 - $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive national Asia capability / Engage with senior leaders / Create impactful learning experiences
- to play a pivotal role in developing Australia's future leaders in Asia engagement through the prestigious Asialink Leaders Program.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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**Your next career opportunity**
As the Program Officer for the Asialink Leaders Program at Asialink, Asialink Business (part of the University of Melbourne), you'll be at the forefront of building Australia's Asia capability. You'll coordinate and support the delivery of this flagship leadership program, engaging with senior stakeholders from business, government, and academia. This role offers you the chance to contribute significantly to Australia's engagement with Asia while developing your skills in program management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-cultural communication in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- **Program Coordination**: Manage the operational and administrative aspects of the Asialink Leaders Program, ensuring seamless delivery of both virtual and in-person learning experiences.
- **Participant Engagement and Management**: Responsible for communications and onboarding for program participants (based in Australia and Asia).
- **Stakeholder Engagement**: Liaise with high-profile participants, speakers, and partners, providing excellent communication and client service.
- **Content Development**: Create program materials, marketing collateral, and communications using various digital tools.
- **Logistics Management**: Coordinate venue arrangements, online delivery tools, and ensure compliance with procurement and invoicing protocols.

**You will be a great fit if**:
You are a proactive and organised professional with a strong interest in Asia-Australia engagement, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects efficiently in a fast-moving environment.

**You may also**:

- Have experience in delivering professional learning events (essential).
- Have experience with virtual and hybrid event management (desirable).
- Have professional qualifications with relevant experience in program management or administration.
- Demonstrate advanced communication and digital skills for engaging diverse, high-level stakeholders.
- Show a strong interest and/or experience in Asia and Asia-Australia engagement.
- 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 - Asialink, Asialink Business**

Asialink is a department of the University of Melbourne under the portfolio of Chancellery Global, Culture and Engagement. Asialink drives creative engagement between Australia and Asia to build a strong, shared future. Uniquely Australian, Asialink brings 30 years of insights, capabilities and connections to diverse communities in Australia and Asia, building mutual understanding and prosperity.

This role specifically will be in Asialink Business, Australia’s National Centre for Asia Capability, Asialink Business provides tailored solutions to help businesses seize the potential of diverse Asian markets. Asialink Business equip organisations in all sectors to become Asia ready by developing the critical skills, knowledge and networks needed to engage with the complexities of the region. Grounded in extensive market research, practical training programs, research, events and advocacy enable businesses to forge ahead with confidence to enter and grow in Asia.

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