(C) The Conversation This story was originally published by The Conversation and is unaltered. . . . . . . . . . . Program Manager, Australian Internet Observatory Job at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia [1] [] Date: 2025-08 Posted 25 August, 2025 Full-time, Fixed Term position until June 2028 Salary HEW 9 ($135,978 - $145,693) + 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, you'll 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 www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/media-and-communication The 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. To Apply 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 [email protected]. Position Description - Program Manager, Australian Internet Observatory Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click 'apply' and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Applications close on Sunday 21st September 2025 at 11.59pm. About RMIT University RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university Why work at RMIT University Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. Find out more about working at RMIT University, what we stand for and why we are an Employer of Choice. We want to attract those who will make a difference. View RMIT's impressive standings in university rankings. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/facts-figures/reputation-and-rankings Bring Your Whole Self to Work We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond. We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins. RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a 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. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. 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