Job No.: 670780

Location: Melbourne CBD

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $135,417 - $143,738 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Are you driven to change and reduce emissions in Australia's heavy industry? Climateworks is looking for a dynamic leader to take charge of our overarching strategy and deliver impactful programs that make a real difference.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Lead the Charge: Take ownership of our strategy to reduce emissions in heavy industry, applying global best practices and a system change approach.
• High-Impact Programs: Develop, design, and implement programs that leverage the expertise of our Strategy, Policy, Engagement, and Operations teams.
• Innovate and Inspire: Create a self-sustaining portfolio of work, establish high-level relationships across geographies, and drive system change.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and support a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality program delivery, meeting impact goals, and managing budgets.
• Be a Voice: Represent Climateworks at forums and in the media, showcasing our leadership in industrial decarbonisation.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to strategic planning and portfolio management.
• Drive high-impact interventions and apply best practices for emissions reduction.
• Lead and supervise program delivery, ensuring quality and timely results.
• Develop strong partnerships and leverage internal expertise.
• Represent Climateworks externally and export our best practices globally.
• Demonstrate leadership values, coach your team, and ensure their wellbeing.

What We're Looking For:

• Post-graduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience in climate change, sustainable development, or related fields.
• Proven experience in project and program design and delivery in heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of international industrial decarbonisation drivers and barriers.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a knack for innovation and securing funding.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.
• Outstanding planning, organisational, and project management abilities.
• High levels of judgement, initiative, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at Climateworks and lead the way in transforming Australia's heavy industry towards a sustainable future. Apply now and be part of a team that's making a real impact!

About Monash University

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Kylie Turner, Sustainable Economies System Lead, Climateworks Centre, [email protected]

Position Description: System Lead - Industry

Applications Close: Thursday 15th May 2025, 11:55pm AEST