Program Manager (Reach Enablement)

• Flexible location
• Full-time and fixed term for 2 years
• HEW 9 $127,682 - $135,330 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
As a Program Manager, REACH Enablement, you will:

• Undertake strategic project planning, including the provision of expert project management advice and assistance to senior leaders, key stakeholders and other program staff within REACH
• Lead, monitor, and report on the development and execution of detailed project plans for all phases of the program life-cycle, ensuring projects are aligned to program goals and are delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Promote teamwork and provide tailored mentoring and coaching to enable individuals to deliver high quality solutions and the achievement of project goals
• Actively engage and enable collaboration across teams and with a diverse range of stakeholders to negotiate inclusive and accessible solutions and achieve project goals
• Analyse complex problems, identify root causes, weigh up options to identify accessible and inclusive solutions and translate complex issues into clear and understandable project goals and targets

To be successful, you'll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training; or
• Extensive experience and project management expertise
• Demonstrated experience in a program and/or project management role using a variety of methodologies, tools and practices
• Demonstrated experience to manage and contribute to multiple projects concurrently

Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Amy Hunter, Director, Intellectual Property and Commercialisation, via
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Applications for this position close on Sunday 11 February.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.