Does the idea of contributing to a flourishing Australia across economic, environmental, and social dimensions excite and motivate you? We are seeking a passionate and experienced Program Manager to join our collaborative, supportive team.

• Work-life balance and hybrid working
• Employee benefits of NFP salary packaging
• An exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work on innovative programs that have a positive impact on the nation

Why your role matters

A rare opportunity to utilise exceptional project management and engagement skills across wide-ranging and innovative activities in a dynamic and growing non-profit, non-partisan organisation dedicated to a flourishing Australian future.  

Next25 is seeking a Program Manager to work closely with the CEO and Programs team on the design, delivery, management, and evaluation of the existing and emerging initiatives that make up Next25’s “do” work. As Program Manager, you will be instrumental in managing the translation of strategy into activities, managing day-to-day activities and Program Officer(s).

This is an exciting opportunity to work on our Next25 Leadership program for State, Territory and Federal parliamentarians and Improving Democracy: Transforming Parliament for Women. It also includes the next phase(s) of our collaboration with the UTS TD School on Constructive Discussion: working with our Next25 UTS Research Fellow and Project Manager on designing, testing and implementing solutions that build on our research collaboration with UTS academics on Constructive Discussion and the Housing Challenge.

What your days will look like

Reporting to the CEO and working with the Senior Engagement Lead, Program Officer and broader programs team, your responsibilities will include:

• Helping Next25 achieve bold goals with our initiatives to improve democracy for all by restoring trust between government and the Australian public, and by improving our ability to have constructive discussions on contested national issues, by:
• Managing the translation of program strategy into activities and assisting in the delivery of those activities and events hosted online and in-person
• Working with a range of external stakeholders on the design and delivery of programs to meet program goals
• Overseeing the reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of all programs  
• Developing and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders across the country

Interested? We’d love to hear from you.

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Read the full position description (also attached) for more details on how to apply.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the right candidate is found.