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• Provide high-level and innovative administration, coordination and management of ACU's Western Civilisation Program
• Raise awareness of and increase participation in the Program's operations and associated projects
• Full time, continuing role, based at our North Sydney Campus

About the role:

As the Program Manager for the University’s Western Civilisation Program you will be the senior member of an Administrative Team, working closely with the Director and members of academic staff. This role offers an exciting opportunity to someone seeking to provide high-level and innovative administration, including the strategic development and implementation of program processes, optimisation of student recruitment, and management of outreach activities and public engagement. You will support students and staff across the whole academic cycle, ensuring accurate and timely management across multiple systems. This would be an ideal role for someone with a passion for supporting the delivery of a world-class Liberal Arts education aligned with the strategic goals of the National School of Arts & Humanities and the University as a whole.

About the Western Civilisation Program:

Thanks to the generous provisions of a philanthropic agreement between ACU and the Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation, the University began offering a Bachelor of Arts (Western Civilisation) degree in March 2021. Thirty ACU Ramsay Scholarships (worth $30,000 p.a.) are available to outstanding students each year. Honours and Masters courses are currently under development. The Western Civilisation Program is a Liberal Arts course, centred in a ‘great books’ approach to the study of key humanities texts in the western tradition, and delivers high-quality student learning experiences, primarily through the medium of small seminar classes.

More specifically the role entails:

• Collaborating with the Director to enable delivery of the Program's strategic goals, with particular emphasis on increasing student recruitment and Program awareness.
• Actively participating in the development and improvement of policies and processes to support students and academic staff.
• Monitoring budget and expenditure, overseeing HR operational matters in relation to Program academic staff, and ensuring governance in accordance with ACU policy and procedures.
• Coordinating engagement with the Ramsay Centre and other stakeholders, including regular strategic and operational meetings, production of the Annual Report, and the planning of key formal events.
• Cultivating strategic relationships, both internal and external, in order to build synergies and further the goals of the Program.
• Facilitating and promoting cultural and intellectual enhancement opportunities within the Program, the University, and the wider community.

You will need to have:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft documents and correspondence, demonstrating a methodical, detail-oriented, and flexible approach to work.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in developing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, with the ability to consult, negotiate, influence, and communicate to an exceptional standard.
• Event-management skills and experience, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with team members, collaborating effectively to get things done.
• Understanding of and commitment to the vision and goals of a university Liberal Arts program, including commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
• Completed a university degree in a relevant discipline. (Possession of/ or demonstrable progress towards a post-graduate qualification, or equivalent combination of qualifications and extensive experience in the Higher Education and/or Arts & Culture sectors, particularly with regard to project/program management, may be an advantage).

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $119,665 – $133,785 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $101,118 – $113,050 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff (we provide choice of fund in accordance with relevant legislation, with the University’s nominated default superannuation provider as UniSuper). 
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks’ salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous working conditions and benefits which include but are not limited to: Staff Rewards; a variety of leave provisions (recreation, personal, parental, compassionate, etc); and salary packaging.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses – Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown, and Rome.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

How to Apply:

Obtain the Position Description from the website. Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description and outline how they would support the mission of the University. To apply for this role, click the ‘View Position Description and Apply’ buttons above or below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

General enquiries can be sent to Rebekah Fulop - Personal Assistant/ Project Officer at: Rebekah.Fulop@acu.edu.au 

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.

Qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience:

• Qualification - Completion of, or progress towards a post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of qualifications and extensive experience in the Higher Education sector, particularly with regard to student recruitment and project / program management.
• Skill - Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and competing deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work.
• Experience - Demonstrated experience and skills in developing relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, with the ability to consult, negotiate, influence, and communicate to an exceptional standard.
• Experience - Event-management skills and experience, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Skill - High-level report-writing skills with demonstrated experience creating complex documentation, such as annual reports, as well as high-level proficiency in the use of various IT and content management systems.
• Knowledge - Knowledge of organisational policies, procedures, and processes regarding, in particular, learning and teaching and course administration, and demonstrated ability to guide stakeholders regarding the application of these.
• Knowledge - Understanding of, and commitment to the vision and goals of a university Western Civilisation Program.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrate confidence and courage in achieving ACU's Mission, Vision and Values by connecting the purpose of one's work to ACU's Mission, Vision and Values.Work collaboratively internally and externally to ACU to capitalise on all available expertise in pursuit of excellence.
• Take personal accountability for achieving the highest quality outcomes through understanding the ACU context, self-reflection, and aspiring to and striving for excellence.
• Plan work activity, prioritise time and resources using established ACU processes and technology to achieve optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Make informed, evidence-based decisions by sourcing and interpreting University and business information.

Essential Attributes:

• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and ethical practice principles and demonstrated knowledge of equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety, appropriate to the level of the appointment.

Working with Children and vulnerable adults check: 

• Evidence of the ability to work with children and/or vulnerable adults, and contribute to and protect their safety and wellbeing. The successful applicant of this position will be required to hold a valid working with children clearance for the State or Territory in which the position is located.

Please tap the APPLY NOW button and upload the following documents (PDF files)

• A Cover Letter addressing your suitability for the position
• Your current CV/Resume
• Your responses to the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)
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• Please note that only national residents can apply
• VISA requirement: In your Cover Letter or CV, please note your VISA status and eligibility to work in this country (Australia)