About this role:

The Program Design Manager will fulfil the training and developmental needs of CareerTrackers participants by providing overall direction of the program curriculum.

This role will contribute to the success of CareerTrackers by helping participants demonstrate highly sought-after attributes (by employers, universities and the community) and therefore helping them to position themselves for successful conversion into the professional workforce and ongoing transitions into leadership opportunities.

The Program Design Manager should play an active role in the CareerTrackers ecosystem by being a role model to participants and influencing stakeholders to create strategic opportunities that fulfil organisational objectives.

PLEASE NOTE: The job location for this role is flexible. CareerTrackers currently have offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

This person will be responsible for:

• The curriculum, its design and contents for all CareerTrackers programs (University, Papua New Guinea, High School, and Alumni Programs)

• Determining CareerTrackers’ expectation of students to fulfil the program curriculum

• Lead the design and delivery of the annual Student Leadership Development Institute

• Deliver training to the wider CareerTrackers team on program materials

• Manage and implement new or innovative tools and platforms to enhance the delivery of student training, e.g. Zoom, Kahoot!, Remo

• Sourcing skilled volunteers and facilitators to deliver student training

Benefits and perks

As a CareerTrackers team member, not only are you playing a role in shaping the lives of CareerTrackers students, you are also developing your own career. You will have access to industry experts who provide ongoing training and development. You will also have the opportunity to:

• Participate in our 3-day national staff conference

• Be exposed to some of Australia's most influential corporate and community leaders

• Gain first-hand insight into career pathways that you never knew existed

• Build your personal brand and obtain skills that will accelerate your career

• Competitive salary progression opportunities

• Salary sacrificing opportunities available

Who is this job for?

The successful applicant will be:

• Degree qualified with 5+ years combined experience in program design and curriculum management.

• Strong business acumen and is prepared to take initiative

• Coaching, training and facilitation experience

• Proven leadership experience that inspires and engages relevant stakeholders.

• Holds strong relationships within CareerTrackers ecosystem including with Indigenous Australians, community groups, corporates, universities and high schools, or have ability to create strong relationships as a result of their previous experiences.

• Can work independently, driving projects to completion, as well as part of a geographically dispersed national team.

• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans, measure performance and evaluate results.

• Must have a current Working With Children Check or willing to obtain one prior to commencement.

Applicants will need to have an interest in and desire to continually learn about Indigenous culture. This includes the willingness to learn about the complex issues and social injustices which are part of the journey of all interns and alumni, who as future leaders are striving for a more equal Australia.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.