Program Manager

2 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia Full time $131,635 per year

Be responsible for co-designing and delivering programs of work across CeRDI's major research areas.

  • Centre for eResearch and Digital Innovation – Mt Helen Campus
  • Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months
  • HEW 9 - $131,635 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 31/08/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As the Program Manager, you will be responsible for programs of work targeting system-wide enhancements, working in close collaboration with research leads and other internal and external specialists to deliver programs. The position will apply analytical skills and discipline expertise across a range of areas identifying requirements and specifications; stakeholder management; project scoping, co-design and development; input of research data management knowledge; and workflow design.

You will:

  • lead, manage and be accountable for all aspects of the program/s lifecycle, including developing and reviewing processes within assigned budget, resource allocations and reporting requirements;
  • oversee program governance with co-investment partners;
  • identify and manage interaction between programs of work across CeRDI's major research thematic areas;
  • maintain, implement and review the operations of program/s, including day-to-day management of program team members; and
  • develop and implement innovative solutions to problems and provide specialist advice to key stakeholders

About you

Reporting to the Director, CeRDI, you will possess demonstrated planning and organisational skills coupled with experience in design a delivering large programs with multiple stakeholders and projects. You will also have an understanding of research and development process including the complexities in involved in supporting research,

You will possess demonstrated:

  • specialist knowledge in related disciplines of agriculture, natural capital and environment or an area of national digital research infrastructure;
  • capability in leading strong and high performing multi-disciplinary teams;
  • interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence; and
  • relationship management and consulting skills

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 31 August 2025

Applicants are required to submit a suitability statement not to exceed two pages and a resume.

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If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.

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