STRATEGIC PROGRAM MANAGER
JOONDALUP CAMPUS, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
$119,069 to $134,108 pa (pro-rata) (HEW 8)
3 YEARS PART–TIME FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Overview
The Food Environments Team at Edith Cowan University's Nutrition & Health Innovation Research Institute manages multiple food and environment research projects that form a diverse program of work. Their research spans various aspects of food systems, policy interventions, community health initiatives, and investigations into environmental factors that influence nutrition outcomes. This breadth of research requires coordinated program management to ensure successful delivery across all funded projects while fostering collaboration between different research streams.

The role
As the Strategic Program Manager you will support the Food Environment Team's ambitious research agenda and ensure the successful delivery of our funded projects while maximising opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and research impact across the nutrition and health sectors. The role will support a diverse portfolio, ensuring strategic alignment and maximising the collective impact of our research efforts.

About you
You will have proven experience in managing complex, multi-project programs, preferably within academic or research environments. You should possess excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across government, academic, and community sectors.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential, along with experience in risk management and strategic planning.

You will be someone who thrives in collaborative environments and can effectively communicate with diverse audiences, from research teams to senior executives and external partners. A background in nutrition, health, or related fields would be advantageous, though strong program management expertise is the primary requirement.

Benefits & Remuneration
This part-time fixed term position is being offered at 06 FTE – 0.8 FTE depending on your availability. Rostered hours are negotiable. The role attracts a competitive salary of HEW 8 $119,069pa - $134,108pa (pro-rata) and will usually start at the bottom of the range and progress through the levels annually. ECU also pays 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances. ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services. For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities Overview.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to contact Professor Gina Trapp, Director of the Food Environments Team, via [email protected] for more information.

How to Apply
Please follow this link to begin your application: Employment Opportunities Overview

Please upload your resume, and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Tuesday 29th July at 11.30pm AWST.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.