Program Manager, Biosciences

• Develop Operational Strategies /Expand Relationships with Industry
• Fixed-Term until 30 June 2020
• Senior Educator Level 2 - $101,745 plus super

About us 

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. 

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates. 

Culture 

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together. 

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion. 

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.  

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices. 

About the role /School

The School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Sciences offers a diverse range of certificate, diploma and sub-bachelor programs, and provides opportunities for students to extend their learning across the entire spectrum of vocational and higher education both within the College and beyond. With strong education links to industry, the school conducts a number of large-scale training contracts.

The School is currently seeking to appoint a Program Manager Biosciences. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team that is positive and stable. This position will assist in managing staff including the recruitment, selection, induction, work plans, staff development and staff performance of team members.  It will also handle all resource implications associated with program delivery including workload allocations, sessional staffing, facilities, timetabling and compliance requirements.

About you 

You will be a strong leader, able to mentor and encourage others to do their best. Naturally, you will be well organized with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills along with a sound knowledge and understanding of the vocational education and training sector.

Qualifications 

• Applicants must hold the Diploma of VET and a tertiary qualification in Science (Undergraduate qualification in the relevant discipline, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and a professional teaching qualification.)

Applicants are requested to provide a current CV, a letter outlining their suitability to the role, and evidence (transcript) of their qualifications.

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check. 

Bring your whole self to work 

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.  

We’re proud to share with you some of our wins: 

• RMIT University is an Athena SWAN member with Bronze Award accreditation and the College of Science, Engineering and Health is central to driving improvements in gender equality, diversity and inclusion, particularly in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) disciplines. 
• We placed 11th in the 2019 Talent Board APAC Candidate Experience Awards. 
• RMIT was placed?10th in the 2019 Randstad Employer Brand Research Awards, up five spots from 2018. 
• We were named as an?Employer of Choice for Gender Equality?by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency in 2019.? 
• We achieved?Gold Employer status for LGBTIQ?inclusion in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) in 2018 and now in 2019. 
• We were recognised as a?top five employer in 2018 for workplace accessibility?with the Australian Network on Disability. 
• The launch of our second?Reconciliation Plan, Dhumbah Goorowa– a “commitment to share” - an important step in our reconciliation journey.? 

To Apply

To view a position description, please see below or for further information please contact Associate Dean - Health & Sciences School Office SVEHS – Dinah van Ruyen on +6139925 4287

  Position Description_Program Manager, Biosciences.pdf

Applications close on Sunday 2 February at 11:55 pm.

We are also happy to make adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please email TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au with your request(s).  

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.