Program Manager, Australian Internet Observatory

• Full-time, Fixed Term position until June 2028
• Salary HEW 9 ($135,978 - $145, % Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About the Role

The AIO Program Manager is a key leadership and technical role with responsibility for delivering a ground-breaking, multi-partner national research infrastructure program involving a range of data collection tools and services. The position involves planning, management and implementation of the AIO project plan working in collaboration with partner leads, researchers and technical staff across 6 partner universities. The role includes supporting a distributed governance model, project and technical management, stakeholder engagement and financial and project reporting. There will also be opportunities for initiating and designing new elements through public co-design in 2026 and in planning for the next phase of the program beyond 2028.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

• Proven track record delivering complex digital or software-based projects with distributed teams in a fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage operations, finance and reporting, and facilitate strong program governance.
• Strong understanding of software delivery, systems design and project execution using waterfall and agile frameworks.
• Extensive experience in facilitation and development of business requirements documents and functional specifications.

Please view position description for further key selection criteria

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the School

The School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community that allows research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions.

In the most recent QS Rankings by Subject, RMIT was ranked 45th in the world for Communications and Media Studies.

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The Australian Internet Observatory

The Australian Internet Observatory (AIO) is an exciting new 4-year national research infrastructure initiative established in 2024 to develop new tools and services to support research on digital platforms and social data. The project will create an interconnected ecosystem of people, data and tools to support innovative approaches to the collection and analysis of digital social data across a range of disciplines and sectors.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email   

Position Description - Program Manager, Australian Internet Observatory

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