Program ManagerPosition Description

About Power of EngineeringPower of Engineering Inc. is an Australian, not-for-profit organisation that has been operating since early 2012. The organisation began in Queensland and has since expanded to run events in New South Wales, Western Australia and Victoria.

OUR VISIONOur vision is to inspire young people to consider a diverse and creative career in the profession of engineering, with a particular focus on females, regional, and indigenous students.

ACHIEVING OUR VISIONWe aim to achieve this vision by creating opportunities for students to explore, experience, and understand how engineering can change the world, and by positively shifting student and community perceptions about the engineering profession.

We work in partnership with local communities, universities, industry and professional bodies across Australia to deliver a regular program of events targeting year nine and ten students before they make senior subject selections.

Program Manager ROLEWe are hiring a part-time Program Manager to manage our portfolio of events, contribute to efficient day-to-day operations of the organisation, and provide general administrative support to our Executive Committee. Our events and their project managers and volunteers are spread across the East Coast so your ability to build and maintain relationships with team members over the phone, video and email is imperative.

The successful candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic and committed to Power of Engineering’s vision of inspiring the next generation of engineers. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESTypically, your week will include the following activities:

Events coordination: Management of PoE’s portfolio of events Coordination, onboarding, and support for event project managers Management of supplies for events Ongoing maintenance of our membership database Reviewing event debrief reports, and maintaining event data and records

Administration & Reporting: Providing administrative and project support to the Executive Committee Creating and processing invoices and expenses Responding to external and community queries Ensuring the website is up to date with event, media, and awards information

SKILLS REQUIRED An understanding of Power of Engineering’s underlying vision, objectives and rationale Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Drive Demonstrated administration experience, preferably in a non-for-profit environment Desire to work in a small, dynamic team, spread across Australia Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills Ability to work autonomously while remaining part of a team Ability to work unsupervised including ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to ask questions and problem solve independently Must have driver’s licence and own vehicle

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUAn opportunity to:

Work flexibly from home Explore your own strengths and ideas Make a difference in the lives of young people.

REMUNERATION Flexible, part time contract, approx. 22 hours per week, days and hours to be negotiated 6-month contract initially with the option to review and possibly extend Pay rates according to Clerks – Private Sector Award 2010 Level 2 or Level 3 depending on experience

YOUR LOCATIONMelbourne, Brisbane, or Sydney preferred.

HOW TO APPLYIf you are interested in this role, please send an email containing your resume and a cover letter to info@powerofengineering.org.