Training Manager, ARC Training Centre for Climate-Resilient Water

About the role

The Training Manager leads the development, delivery and continuous improvement of the ARC Training Centre's Training and Capacity Development Program. The role translates Centre strategy, ARC funding commitments and stakeholder needs into training and capacity-building initiatives for industry professionals, researchers and higher degree research candidates. It is based at the International Water Centre of the Australian Rivers Institute, working with Centre leadership across Griffith University, the University of Queensland and consortium partners.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee program planning, stakeholder engagement, budget management, quality assurance, monitoring and reporting
• Drive collaboration, industry partnerships and professional development opportunities that strengthen Australia's climate-resilient water capability
• Work with university, industry and government partners to deliver the Centre's strategic objectives

Required profile

• Postgraduate qualification and significant relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and professional expertise
• Demonstrated experience designing, delivering and evaluating complex training, professional development or capacity-building programs
• Proven ability to lead initiatives involving university, industry, government and professional stakeholders
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and working with staff, contractors, academic contributors and partner organisations
• Ability to work autonomously, judge well and manage competing priorities
• Full unrestricted Australian work rights; subject to a national criminal history check
• Desirable: experience in the water sector, climate resilience or environmental management, and in a university, ARC Training Centre, CRC or similar research-industry collaboration setting

Required skills

• Program and project management, including budget oversight, risk management, quality assurance, monitoring and reporting
• Translating strategic priorities and stakeholder requirements into practical plans and measurable outcomes
• Stakeholder engagement, communication, facilitation and negotiation
• Preparing proposals, funding submissions, business cases and reports
• Interpreting legislation, funding agreements, contracts, policies and procedures

What we offer

• Fixed-term full-time position until 31 December 2030, based at the Nathan campus (Brisbane South); cross-campus work may be required
• Base salary of $117,579.27 to $132,273.33 plus 17% superannuation, with a full package of $137,567.74 to $154,759.79
• Learning and development opportunities, a mix of on-campus and work-from-home options, and salary packaging options
• Generous leave including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Internal mobility, educational staff assistance, and health, safety and wellbeing initiatives

Applications close on Monday 2 November at 11:59 pm and must be submitted online with a covering letter and a full CV.