Program Manager, Australian Internet Observatory
Program Manager, Australian Internet Observatory
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Job Description
Overview:
- Full-time Fixed Term position until June 2028
- Salary HEW 9 ($135978 - $145693) 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About the Role
The AIO Program Manager is a key leadership and technical role with responsibility for delivering a ground-breaking multi-partner national research infrastructure program involving a range of data collection tools and services. The position involves planning management and implementation of the AIO project plan working in collaboration with partner leads researchers and technical staff across 6 partner universities. The role includes supporting a distributed governance model project and technical management stakeholder engagement and financial and project reporting. There will also be opportunities for initiating and designing new elements through public co-design in 2026 and in planning for the next phase of the program beyond 2028.
To be successful in this position youll have:
- Proven track record delivering complex digital or software-based projects with distributed teams in a fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage operations finance and reporting and facilitate strong program governance.
- Strong understanding of software delivery systems design and project execution using waterfall and agile frameworks.
- Extensive experience in facilitation and development of business requirements documents and functional specifications.
Please view position description for further key selection criteria
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the School
The School of Media and Communication pushes the boundaries of digital knowledge creation and future-focused practice. The School has a deep engagement with industry and the community that allows research and teaching to respond creatively and innovatively to global conditions.
In the most recent QS Rankings by Subject RMIT was ranked 45th in the world for Communications and Media Studies.
For more information visit Australian Internet Observatory
The Australian Internet Observatory (AIO) is an exciting new 4-year national research infrastructure initiative established in 2024 to develop new tools and services to support research on digital platforms and social data. The project will create an interconnected ecosystem of people data and tools to support innovative approaches to the collection and analysis of digital social data across a range of disciplines and sectors.
ToApply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Jessica Bernardo (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor) via email .
Position Description - Program Manager Australian Internet Observatory
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Applications Close:
21 Sept 2025 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
