Team Leader, Aciar Learn

College Majors

St Lucia, Australia
Base: $138,006 - $145,943 (hew 9); benefits: up to...
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International capacity building program leadership
Strategic program design and delivery
Team and consultant performance management
** The University of Queensland is seeking a Team Leader for ACIAR Learn, an international capacity building program, to provide strategic leadership and ensure program alignment with governmental and institutional policies. The role is fixed-term through April 2029, offers a competitive salary, and requires significant experience in international development and program management. **

Job Summary

  • Lead ACIAR Learn, a flagship international capacity building program, bridging the gap between world-class research and global development impact in partnership with ACIAR.
  • Provide senior strategic, operational, and governance leadership for ACIAR Learn, ensuring contract compliance and high-quality, impactful learning outcomes.
  • This role offers a rare blend of institutional leadership and direct engagement with Australia’s international agricultural research priorities.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Queensland is seeking a Team Leader for ACIAR Learn, an international capacity building program, to provide strategic leadership and ensure program alignment with governmental and institutional policies. The role is fixed-term through April 2029, offers a competitive salary, and requires significant experience in international development and program management. **

Salary

Base: $138,006 - $145,943 (HEW 9); Benefits: up to 17% super allowance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • International capacity building program leadership
  • Strategic program design and delivery
  • Team and consultant performance management
  • Risk and compliance systems oversight
  • Budgeting, reporting, and risk management

Nice-to-have

  • Evidence-led program delivery
  • Stakeholder engagement and representation
  • Embedding policy principles into program governance

Key Requirements

  • Postgraduate qualifications in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Significant experience in international development/capacity building
  • Demonstrated strategic leadership of complex programs
  • Capacity for independent judgment and problem-solving
  • Senior-level oversight of program resources and budget management

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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