"Community Manager – UNSW Entrepreneurship"

Job no: 526493

Work type: full time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Entrepreneurship

The Opportunity

• Build and scale startups within the largest innovation community in Australia
• Connect with Australia’s best mentors and industry leaders   
• Full-time (35 hours week), 2-year fixed term contract
• $123,044-$138,637+ 17% super + leave loading

The Founders Program helps all UNSW staff, students and alumni to build the capability, mindset and networks they need to create positive impact through entrepreneurship. This is achieved through delivering foundational entrepreneurship experiences, educating founders with knowledge on how to design and execute successful business models, and connecting entrepreneurs to the local and international innovation ecosystems.

The position of Community Manager will build on the reputation of UNSW as a leading university for entrepreneurship and has the potential to create a positive impact on thousands of students, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs solving world problems. The role sits in Curiosity team of the UNSW Founders Program and delivers entrepreneurial skill building programs for all UNSW students, staff, researchers and alumni, as well as leading efforts to create new and engaging ways to support UNSW community to explore and engage with innovation and the startup ecosystem.

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 have a relevant qualification and or experience working within startup ecosystems and can demonstrate your deep understanding of entrepreneurship methodologies and lean startup processes to design and implement skill-building programs, as well as successfully building and managing communities in the innovation sector.

A proactive stance towards all tasks, problem-solving skills and a willingness to drive program improvement, as well as alignment with UNSW’s goals, values, and policies, and commitment to health & safety is essential. 

To apply: If contributing to a high performing entrepreneurship team is of interest to you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (including responses to Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description) via the APPLY button.

Contact: Shiree Thomas Talent Acquisition Consultant e: shiree.thomas@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: 11.55pm, Sunday 1^st September 2024

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.  

Position Description

Advertised: 12 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 01 Sep 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time