Position: Program Manager
Reports to: Associate Director Content Programming
Business Unit: Programming
Location: Capital city based (Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney or Adelaide)
Work type: Full Time
Duration: Permanent ongoing
Application
closing date: Monday 23 May 2022
Are you a content whiz with a passion for building engaging face-to-face and digital conversations? Maybe you have a marketing, communications or policy background with some knowledge of business and government?
CEDA has an opening that offers a unique blend of content marketing, policy research, content/program development, and project management within a dynamic team in one of Australia’s leading think tanks.
Based in any of our CEDA locations, the Program Manager will be part of a nation-wide Programming team, charged with developing and curating thematic aligned events, briefings, and activities within CEDA’s program of events.
In addition to the ability to shape content on issues driving Australia’s economic and social development, this role requires excellent project management skills and an ability to work with senior stakeholders. Reporting to the Associate Director, Content Programming and working closely with CEDA’s research, communications, and events teams, this is an exciting role that gives you unparalleled access to leading experts from across academia, business, government, and civil society. You’ll be coordinating the development of virtual and Face to Face events, briefings, and activities that will impact the national conversation on key policy issues.
Your key accountabilities will include:
At CEDA, the health & safety of our people, members and stakeholders is our number one priority. Considering the significant risks posed by COVID-19, we expect all of our people to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to undertaking any work-related activities, participating in events or travel or attending stakeholder/member meetings. Please speak with us if you have any questions about this policy or how it impacts you, including any concerns you might have about meeting this requirement.
Please email your CV and cover letter to careers@ceda.com.au (please include Program Manager in the subject line). The cover letter must be addressed to Clint O’Brien , Associate Director, Content Programming, and and detail how your skills and experience align with this position. Closing date for all applications will be Monday 23 May 2022, but may close earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. All unsuccessful applications will be addressed via email.
A salary commensurate with experience and skills, along with an additional week of annual leave at year-end will be offered to the successful candidate.
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CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is an independent, membership-based think tank formed in 1960.
For 60 years, CEDA has identified the policy issues that matter for Australia’s future and pursued solutions that deliver better economic and social outcomes for the greater good.
CEDA’s independence and a membership base that spans across Australia and all sectors makes us unique in the Australian policy landscape, and enables us to bring together and harness the insights and ideas of a broad cross-section of industry, government, community and academia.
Working with our members, we deliver on our purpose by:
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