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Program Manager, Educational Entrepreneurship
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Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Entrepreneurship
The Opportunity
* Build on the reputation of UNSW as Australia's most entrepreneurial university
* Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
* $127,351-$143,489 + 17% super
Join a high-performing team at the centre of UNSW's entrepreneurship ecosystem, working with educators, founders, researchers and industry partners to create meaningful entrepreneurial learning experiences. The Program Manager, Educational Entrepreneurship will build strategic partnerships across UNSW to support students, staff and alumni in developing ideas into impactful ventures and initiatives. The role leads curriculum-based entrepreneurship education activities across UNSW Founders programs and drives engagement to maximise participation, learning outcomes and community impact. The Program Manager, Educational Entrepreneurship reports to Senior Manager, Curiosity. The Organisation UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn't only what we do, it's how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place. Benefits And Culture UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:
* Hybrid/Flexible working
* Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
* Access to lifelong learning and career development
* Progressive HR practices
* Discounts and entitlements
* Affordable on-campus parking
Who You Are You bring experience designing and delivering programs that build innovation and entrepreneurial capability within higher education, startups, innovation hubs or entrepreneurial ecosystems and can demonstrate the following skills and experience:
* Entrepreneurship education and startup methodologies
* Design thinking and lean startup approaches
* Workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement
* Program and project management
* Building partnerships across complex organisations
You are a confident communicator and relationship builder who thrives in collaborative environments. You are organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced settings while working both independently and as part of a team. Above all, you are passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation and education. To apply: If shaping entrepreneurial education is interest to you, submit your CV, Cover Letter including responses to Skills and Experience nominated in the Position Description via the APPLY button. Contact: Shiree Thomas Talent Acquisition Partner: Applications close: 11.55pm, Monday 8th June 2026 Pre-Employment Checks Aligned with UNSW's focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -
* National and International Criminal history checks
* Entitlement to work and ID checks
* Working With Children Checks
* Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
* Verification of relevant qualifications
* Verification of relevant professional membership
* Employment history and reference checks
* Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
* Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW. UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Position Description Advertised: 25 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 08 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App #J-18808-Ljbffr