• Employment Type: Continuing, Part-Time (28-hour week)
• Remuneration Level 8: $123,044 - $138,637 + 17% Superannuation (Pro Rata)  
• Location: Kensington, NSW
  
  

Why The Role Matters:

The Centre for Sustainable Development Reform (CSDR) established by the UNSW Faculty of Law and Justice in 2022, aims to connect knowledge and people to make small steps towards big changes. It creates safe spaces for changemakers—from government, business, and wider society—to plan pragmatic action for a sustainable low-carbon future informed by knowledge and insights from across the world.

Our team is made up of multi-disciplinary focussed researchers who are working on topics at the intersections of economics, politics, law, environmental management, data science and development. The CSDR MEL and Partnership Manager will provide critical capacity to the CSDR team in the management of the GOAP Partnership and through the development and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks across all CSDR projects. The CSDR MEL and Partnership Manager reports to the CSDR Manager and has no direct reports

Skills and Experience: 

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• A relevant post-graduate qualification and demonstrated experience in building and managing high level relationships with a diverse range of partners, including governments, NGOs, international organizations, and academic institutions.
• Significant experience building and managing partnerships that support partner-led collaboration, peer-to-peer learning and individual or institutional growth in a policy or social development landscape.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with an ability to develop new programs and initiatives for a team, supported by demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing MEL frameworks for research projects or programs that reflect a cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse international stakeholders.
• High-level interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to gender equality and social inclusion, with the ability to integrate these principles into technical work and engage with diverse stakeholders in an inclusive and culturally sensitive manner.
  
  

Accountabilities: 

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• Manage and coordinate the Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP), ensuring effective communication and collaboration with the secretariat and between partners that promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and mutual benefit, supporting the strategic objectives of the GOAP in expanding the impact of Ocean Accounting.
• Develop and oversee partnership activities, including the delivery of high-level meetings, workshops, and events to engage stakeholders, ensuring that objectives are met in a timely and effective manner.
• Establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with GOAP Partnership stakeholders to provide specialist advice and guidance to Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP) in relation to administrative policies and processes.
• Work in collaboration with the CSDR research and technical teams to ensure planned engagement and activities are aligned with the requirements and precedence’s of stakeholders.
• Develop and implement comprehensive MEL strategies for CSDR research projects and programs, focusing on the collection of high-quality data to assess project impact and outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior researchers and leadership to ensure that MEL processes support the Centre’s research objectives and academic output.
• Establish and manage systems for ongoing monitoring, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and assessing progress against goals.
• Prepare regular MEL reports and updates for senior management, partners, and funders, ensuring transparency and accountability and manage the delivery of mid-term and final evaluations for various research projects and programs, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments (Pro Rata)
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Submit both a Cover Letter and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Wednesday 23^rd April 2025. Please ensure your cover letter addresses the selection criteria for this position (no more than 1-2 pages).

Get in Touch:

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Hannah Sheridan at h.sheridan@unsw.edu.au

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Anabel Wason at a.wason@unsw.edu.au

Please note, any applications sent to the contacts above will not be accepted.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. 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.