Role type: Full time or Part time (0.8FTE); Fixed term for 2 years
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department: Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
Salary: UoM8: $125,191-$135,504 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)
Strategic leadership of nationally significant STEM programs and events / Support new maths camps and education initiatives / Collaborate with universities, schools, government and industry
Join AMSI to shape high-profile STEM programs, lead a talented team, and grow your strategic portfolio.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
You will lead AMSI’s portfolio of national programs and events across research, higher education and schools.
You will manage a small events team, shape strategy, and deepen partnerships with universities, government and industry.
You will expand your grant-writing skills and build experience in Australia’s mathematical sciences and wider STEM ecosystem.
What you will deliver:
Lead planning and delivery of AMSI research, higher education and schools programs and events from concept to completion.
Oversee project budgets, timelines, KPIs, surveys and reporting to ensure programs meet objectives and funding requirements.
Provide strategic advice on program growth, sponsorship, membership and policy to the Director, Associate Director, and Board.
Lead and develop the Engagement and Events team, allocating workloads, supporting performance and fostering a collaborative culture.
Coordinate content for marketing channels, including websites, newsletters and social media, in partnership with Communications colleagues.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a degree-level qualification and extensive experience managing complex programs, projects and events, ideally in STEM contexts.
Demonstrate leadership of professional staff, including workload planning, performance management and building cohesive, collaborative teams.
Bring a strong track record preparing business plans, project proposals and successful grants or tenders.
Implement policy and contracts that support equity, access and compliant delivery of programs and events.
Build productive relationships with senior stakeholders across universities, schools, government, industry and philanthropic organisations.
Show excellent written and digital skills, including report writing, web content development and careful document editing.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
AMSI is Australia’s peak body for the mathematical sciences, hosted within the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Science. The team delivers national programs that connect schools, universities, government and industry to strengthen STEM capability.
You will join a small, collaborative and supportive events team within a broader, evolving engagement function. Together, you will shape high-impact initiatives that advance education, research and workforce skills in the mathematical sciences.
Be Yourself
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Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, or for questions related to our recruitment process email Lachlan Bryce at [email protected]
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 9 July 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
JR-014392 Programs and Events Manager_PD.docx
JR-014392 Programs and Events Manager_PD.pdf
Skills Required
- Degree-level qualification
- Extensive experience managing complex programs, projects and events
- Experience in STEM contexts
- Leadership of professional staff, including workload planning and performance management
- Track record preparing business plans, project proposals and successful grants or tenders
- Experience implementing policy and contracts to ensure equity, access and compliant delivery
- Ability to build productive relationships with senior stakeholders across universities, government, industry and philanthropic organisations
- Excellent written and digital skills, including report writing, web content development and document editing
- Current valid work rights for Australia (visa sponsorship not available)
- Working with Children Check (will be required if successful)
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