The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Program Manager, Entrepreneurship and Innovation to lead the end-to-end delivery of impactful startup support pathways, pre-accelerator programs and innovation challenges.
In this pivotal role, you will design, manage and facilitate engaging workshops rooted in design thinking and startup methodologies for diverse audiences. You'll work closely with key internal stakeholders and the broader Victorian startup ecosystem, building powerful partnerships, managing vendor contracts and driving projects that create real-world career impact. From initial scoping and budget management to risk mitigation and post-implementation reviews, you will own the project lifecycle and serve as a trusted expert on innovation initiatives.
We are looking for an experienced program lead or startup ecosystem builder with postgraduate qualifications in entrepreneurship, innovation, or education - or an equivalent mix of extensive hands-on industry experience. You excel at project management, change strategy and financial oversight, with a proven track record of managing complex deliverables within budget and on schedule. Beyond your technical project skills, you are an exceptional communicator, networker and facilitator who thrives when turning ambitious ideas into structured, high-impact learning experiences.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Please address the following questions instead of the Key Selection Criteria:
1. What excites you most about the Victorian startup and innovation ecosystem, and how would you bring those connections or insights into a university entrepreneurship program?
2. Tell us about a startup, innovation, entrepreneurship or community-building program that you have led or played a significant role in delivering. What was your contribution, what challenges did you face, and what outcomes were achieved?
3. This role involves managing programs, designing content and facilitating workshops drawing on design thinking principles and startup methodologies. Describe an event, workshop or learning experience you have facilitated for a diverse group. How would you ensure your workshops are engaging and accessible to everyone in the rooms, and that session produced meaningful outcomes?
4. When you’ve delivered a program, workshop or event, how do you determine whether it has genuinely created value for, and had an impact on participants? Please share an example of what you measured or observed and how you used that insight to improve future delivery.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Sarah Mander, Senior Manager, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, [email protected]
Position Description: Program Manager, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Applications Close: Sunday 23 August 2026, 11:55pm AEST
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