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Academic ConnectEducation Program Manager
Role type: Full Time; Continuing
Department: Australia India Institute – Global Culture & Engagement
Salary: UOM 7 – $111,275 to $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
Department: Australia India Institute – Global Culture & Engagement
Salary: UOM 7 – $111,275 to $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead impactful education projects / manage flagship digital program ARCH-India / strengthen Australia-India educational ties
- Apply now to spearhead innovative education initiatives, enhancing Australia-India collaboration and shaping the future of global education.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Your next career opportunity:
As the Education Program Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing Australia-India collaboration in education, skills, and research exchange. You'll lead project planning, communications, and events management, while managing the ARCH-India website to support bilateral research collaboration. This position offers you the chance to work closely with the Education team, CEO, and communications staff, fostering positive relationships and strengthening the Institute's profile and partnerships.
As the Education Program Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing Australia-India collaboration in education, skills, and research exchange. You'll lead project planning, communications, and events management, while managing the ARCH-India website to support bilateral research collaboration. This position offers you the chance to work closely with the Education team, CEO, and communications staff, fostering positive relationships and strengthening the Institute's profile and partnerships.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Project Planning and Coordination: Drive the delivery of initiatives under the Institute’s Education pillar, ensuring seamless execution.
- Manage ARCH-India Digital Platform: Oversee website functionality, content creation, and maintenance, enhancing user engagement.
- Organise and Deliver High-Quality Events: Coordinate workshops, roundtables, and webinars across in-person, online, and hybrid formats.
- Develop and Implement Communications Activities: Create engaging content for social media, newsletters, and event collateral, boosting the Institute's profile.
You may be a great fit if:
You will have experience in program coordination and communications, with strong skills in content development and stakeholder relationship management, ready to lead initiatives that enhance Australia-India collaboration in education.
You will have experience in program coordination and communications, with strong skills in content development and stakeholder relationship management, ready to lead initiatives that enhance Australia-India collaboration in education.
You may also:
- Possess a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience in education, communications, or program management.
- Have demonstrated experience in planning and delivering multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Exhibit strong skills in writing for websites, newsletters, social media, and event materials.
- Have experience managing websites, including content updates and user engagement.
- Be adept at fostering positive relationships with diverse stakeholders across sectors.
- Show initiative and resourcefulness in problem resolution, with a results-oriented approach.
- Be capable of working independently and collaboratively, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to continuous improvement.
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 fulfilment, including:
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 fulfilment, 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
Your new team – Australia India Institute
The Australia India Institute, established by the University of Melbourne in 2008, is a national centre of excellence on India-related research and engagement. The Institute plays a leading role in strengthening relations between Australia and India across foreign policy, research, education, and cultural diplomacy. Through influential publications, international conferences, public seminars, and government-funded programs, the Institute creates meaningful partnerships and opportunities. The Institute is supported by the Australian Government, the Victorian Government, corporate partners, and the University of Melbourne.
The Australia India Institute, established by the University of Melbourne in 2008, is a national centre of excellence on India-related research and engagement. The Institute plays a leading role in strengthening relations between Australia and India across foreign policy, research, education, and cultural diplomacy. Through influential publications, international conferences, public seminars, and government-funded programs, the Institute creates meaningful partnerships and opportunities. The Institute is supported by the Australian Government, the Victorian Government, corporate partners, and the University of Melbourne.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro Storani via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 26 January 2026 - 11:55PM (AEDT)
Position Description: PD_JR-007500 Education Program Manager.doc
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alessandro Storani via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 26 January 2026 - 11:55PM (AEDT)
Position Description: PD_JR-007500 Education Program Manager.doc
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