Program Manager, Educational Entrepreneurship

The Opportunity

• Build on the reputation of UNSW as Australia’s most entrepreneurial university
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• $127,351-$143,489 + 17% super

Join a high-performing team at the centre of UNSW’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, working with educators, founders, researchers and industry partners to create meaningful entrepreneurial learning experiences.

The Program Manager, Educational Entrepreneurship will build strategic partnerships across UNSW to support students, staff and alumni in developing ideas into impactful ventures and initiatives. The role leads curriculum-based entrepreneurship education activities across UNSW Founders programs and drives engagement to maximise participation, learning outcomes and community impact.

The Program Manager, Educational Entrepreneurship reports to Senior Manager, Curiosity.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements
• Affordable on-campus parking

Who you are

You bring experience designing and delivering programs that build innovation and entrepreneurial capability within higher education, startups, innovation hubs or entrepreneurial ecosystems and can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Entrepreneurship education and startup methodologies
• Design thinking and lean startup approaches
• Workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement
• Program and project management
• Building partnerships across complex organisations

You are a confident communicator and relationship builder who thrives in collaborative environments. You are organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced settings while working both independently and as part of a team. Above all, you are passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation and education.

To apply:

If shaping entrepreneurial education is interest to you, submit your CV, Cover Letter including responses to Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description via the APPLY button.