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WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) · 3 months ago

DeadlyScience Pathways Program Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$118K/yr - $128K/yr

WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) is Australia's leading biomedical research institute, dedicated to engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in scientific advancements. The Pathways Program Manager will be responsible for managing a partnership with DeadlyScience to inspire young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students' interest in science through innovative educational outreach programs.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Managing and implementing the partnership between WEHI and DeadlyScience

Designing, planning, and implementing the pathways program in partnership with DeadlyScience

Collaborating with WEHI internal stakeholders including Diversity and Inclusion and Engagement and Communications teams to deliver on WEHI’s reconciliation and Indigenous employment and education commitments

Qualification

AboriginalTorres Strait Islander culturesEducation program developmentProject management skillsStakeholder engagementCo-design principlesOperational delivery skillsVictorian Working with Children CheckCommunity development qualificationProject management qualificationCommitment to equityInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMotivationInitiative

Required

Deep understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and protocols

Established relationships with First Nations communities, organisations and schools with strong connections in Victoria preferred

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering education programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Previous experience in developing and maintaining strong partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders

Excellent project management skills with proven experience managing complex projects

Planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing priorities, allocating resources and meeting deadlines

Ability to investigate, analyse and consolidate information to develop effective proposals, plans and reports

Demonstrated collaborative approach to program design and implementation including knowledge and implementation of co-design principles

Operational delivery skills including planning, stakeholder engagement and supplier management

Demonstrable personal commitment to working towards equity and justice for First Nations people

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate sensitively and respectfully with a range of internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds

An inclusive work style that supports a cooperative culture throughout WEHI and that promotes collaboration with the external stakeholders

High level of motivation, enthusiasm and initiative including a commitment to continuous improvement

Commitment to child safe standards

Education, community development or STEM qualification highly desirable or equivalent alternate combination of knowledge, training and/or experience

Project management methodology qualification highly desirable or equivalent alternate combination of knowledge, training and/or experience

Current Victorian Working with Children Check

Benefits

Up to 17% superannuation

Very attractive salary packaging options

Company

WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)

WEHI (formerly the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) brings the world’s brightest minds together to make life-changing discoveries.

Founded in 1915