Purpose

To build the capability of the engineering sector to contribute to sustainable development through leading the design and delivery of EWB’s suite of training programs.

Summary

EWB has been working with university, industry, and community partners to deliver unique, impactful learning experiences for over a decade. We believe that by equipping current and emerging members of the technical engineering sector with awareness, knowledge, and skills, we will see a fundamental shift in the capacity of the engineering sector to support positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes with communities.

EWB’s Training Programs develop the skills, capabilities, and mindsets of participants so they are better prepared to contribute to a world where technology benefits all. We build on our deep understanding of community development practice and engineering for social value creation, to activate a movement of professionals with the skills to influence systems, contribute to sustainable development, and generate future-ready industries. Our Training Programs support participants to build critically important professional skills – such as dealing with complexity, leadership and cross-cultural competencies – through short-form and immersive learning experiences.

EWB’s Training Programs Manager works closely with and supported by internal program leads and the wider EWB stakeholder network across universities and industry. In this role, you will lead EWB’s training initiatives, which are structured for both university student and professional audiences and in-person and virtual formats.

In 2020, EWB Australia launched a strategy that will guide the organisation through the next 10 years. This strategy and EWB’s approach to technology development has informed EWB’s current suite of training offerings. EWB’s Training Programs Manager will support with ensuring the annual calendar of training programs remains aligned with EWB’s vision, brand, and impact reporting, while also guiding the strategic development of new EWB offerings into the training space.

As EWB’s Training Programs Manager, your work will be a key enabler of learners who are seeking a ‘deep-dive’ with EWB to unlock how they might meaningfully contribute to community outcomes and align with the vision of a world where technology benefits all.

Key responsibilities:

1. Lead the design and delivery of EWB’s training programs in live and virtual formats.
2. Inform annual planning of EWB’s existing training offerings and the strategic development of new EWB training offerings, which are responsive to market-needs and leverage EWB strengths.
3. Lead and grow relationships with the EWB network of facilitators, mentors, and trainers.
4. Support relationships with university and industry partners to inform the ongoing development, iteration and delivery of new and existing program offerings.
5. Ensure EWB’s Training Programs are monitored, evaluated, and reports made available to enable agile learning and program evolution.
6. Ensure EWB’s Training Programs effectively incorporate risk, safety and security procedures in accordance with EWB Australia policies

Conditions

Travel

Some interstate and overseas travel will be required.

Flexible working arrangements

You will have access to flexible working arrangements. We encourage a culture of flexibility and enable conversation between yourself and your manager about maintaining work-life balance.

Hybrid and Remote work

The Melbourne office is a hybrid workplace with staff working both in the office and from home each week. We also have team members located remotely. It is important to us that all staff feel part of the team and we are set up to ensure this works. The Melbourne office is at Our Community House, a vibrant and active working space, where dogs are welcome.

Leave

You will have access to 20 days of paid annual leave (pro-rated for part-time employees). You are also entitled to personal/carer’s leave, professional development leave, 3 months paid parental leave for all new parents, long service leave, cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and bereavement/Sorry Business leave.

We also provide gifted leave during the New Year’s break when the office closes.

Employee Assistance Program

In case you need help with personal, family or employment related matters you and your family will have access to free external, professional and confidential counselling assistance.

Learning and Development

Our approach to learning and development will enable you to have the information, skills, and knowledge needed to do your job and to grow in your position. We build the capacity of our people and support you with on-the job experience, coaching and in-house training.  Also staff have access to a professional career coach to help you build your career pathways.

Salary Packaging

You will be eligible to salary package, resulting in an increase to your monthly take-home pay. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) allows us to reimburse you for your personal expenses without having to pay any income or fringe benefits tax that would normally be payable. These tax concessions are in addition to the income tax free threshold. The amount you are returned each month will depend on your circumstances including HECs contribution, with potential up to $15,000 a year.

Engineers Without Borders Australia:

• Actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to apply.
• Celebrates diversity and supports an inclusive work place. Please contact us to discuss any personal assistance required to complete this application.
• Can only support the applications of Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents, or those with existing working rights in Australia.

EWB adheres to statutory laws in Australia and foreign countries regarding child exploitation, child pornography and the abuse of children. We are committed to the protection of children from all forms of harm. You will be required to sign a Child Protection Code of Conduct and provide a Working with Children’s Check and a Federal Police check prior to commencement.

EWB Australia upholds the right of all people to live a life free from sexual violence, exploitation, and harassment regardless of their gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or nationality. EWB has zero-tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH) of any kind. We recognise that some individuals within communities may be more vulnerable to SEAH, including; children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive environment that safeguards all the people we work with, and the communities we work for.