Program Manager

Posted:                               19 May 2022

Closing Date:                    06 June 2022

Job Type:                          3-year fixed term contract

Full Time / Part Time:         Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Location:                            Canberra

Salary Classification:          Level 7(1) $102,162 Including 17% superannuation

About the Australian Academy of Science

The Australian Academy of Science was founded by Royal Charter in 1954 and annually admits Australia’s leading scientists to its Fellowship. The Academy is an independent non-profit organisation that recognises outstanding contributions to science and research, provides expert advice to government, contributes to the development of science policy, promotes science education and public understanding of science, and fosters international scientific relations. This position is part of a Secretariat who work as a team to support activities undertaken by the Academy.

Employee Benefits

• Free parking in the city
• Work in a beautiful heritage site and surrounds
• Up to 17% superannuation
• Annual leave loading for all staff
• Options to salary sacrifice
• Flexible working hours
• Paid Christmas closedown
• Generous employee assistance program

About the Role

The Academy leads and supports a range of activities for Early- and Mid-Career Researchers (EMCRs).

The EMCR Forum is the national voice of Australia's emerging scientists, representing researchers who are up to 15 years post-PhD (or other research higher degree), irrespective of their professional appointment or their discipline or research. The EMCR Forum's mission is to champion improvement in the national research environment through advocacy. Some of the main areas of focus for the EMCR Forum are sustainable and transparent career structures, gender equity, stable funding policies, career development opportunities, and raising awareness of issues facing the future of science.

The EMCR Forum is supported by the Academy which provides secretariat and other support for the Forum and its activities. This is a key strategic activity of the Academy and underpins its commitment to support diversity and excellence in science and empower the next generation of scientists. This position leads the provision of this support and delivery of this key strategic activity.

The EMCR Program Manager works collaboratively and flexibly within the Academy’s Diversity & Inclusion team and supports the work of the team more broadly to advance diversity and inclusion within the Academy. This position is full-time and available on a 3-year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, Diversity and Inclusion, and working with the other members of the Diversity and Inclusion team and the broader Academy secretariat and Fellowship:

1. Provide and facilitate policy and strategic advice to support the Academy’s Early- and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Forum in their mission to improve the national research environment through advocacy.

2. Support the professional development of Australia’s EMCRs though the provision of world class activities and opportunities.

3. Oversee strategic communication activities relevant to EMCRs via website, email updates and newsletters.

4. Deliver and provide strategic direction of the Theo Murphy (Australia) Initiative Funds program activities.

5. Support and progress actions of relevant committees, including the EMCR Committee of Council and the Royal Society (Australia) Board.

6. Work across teams in the Academy to align and integrate EMCR activities with broader Academy events and engagement opportunities

7. Assist and contribute to other Diversity and Inclusion Section and Academy activities as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable

• A university qualification or previous experience in communications, policy and/or research.
• Experience working in or with the Higher Education sector
• Event management experience a plus
• Commitment to inclusion and willingness to expand knowledge of STEM in Australia, and diversity and inclusion issues.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to manage or coordinate consultative projects with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to apply high-level analysis and critical thinking to deliver outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and harness support from internal and external stakeholders
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Initiative and self-motivation, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Capacity to manage complex relationships
• A commitment to workplace diversity and inclusion, workplace participation, WHS and equity principles.

Contact Details

Further information on the position is available from:

Name:  Zach Ghirardello, Director Diversity & Inclusion

Email:   zach.ghirardello@science.org.au

Applications

If this sounds like a great fit for you, please apply including:

• Your Resume; and  
• A cover letter summarising how you believe your skills and experience would be a good fit for the role (max 2 pages please)
• Please apply via SEEK
• Applications close 4pm Monday 6 June 2022

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. The Australian Academy of Science values social and cultural diversity. People with diverse identities and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. The Academy is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. To protect its workforce and stakeholders the Academy requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Academy supports and promotes flexible work practices.