Responsible to: CEO

Employment Basis:  Permanent, full time

Salary: $60,000 per annum plus superannuation*

Start Date: 5 March 2012          

Location: Melbourne

*Salary packaging is available. EWB Australia is registered as a Public Benevolent Institution.

 

BACKGROUND

Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) is a member-based, non-profit organisation with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. EWB works both within Australia and overseas to improve the knowledge and physical resources of people in need through grassroots engineering programs and capacity building. EWB also aims to educate Australian engineers and the wider community on issues of sustainable development, appropriate technology, poverty and the plight of disadvantaged people around the world.

In 2012, EWB will establish three new business units, replacing the current operational areas. The business units will be:

·     EWB Development Partnerships (our work in community development)

·     EWB Tribe (our community of members and supporters)

·     EWB Institute (our education, leadership and innovation initiatives)

 

EWB Institute

The EWB Institute will be a centre for excellence in humanitarian engineering in Australia, leading knowledge sharing, education, training, research, policy and innovation in this area of work. It will also act as a host and incubator for a range of new initiatives that further EWB’s mission and promote greater social responsibility within the Australian engineering sector.

The EWB Institute incorporates a number of existing EWB programs and initiatives:

·     Curriculum and Research Program e.g. EWB Challenge, Undergraduate Research

·     School Outreach Program

·     Leadership and Training Program e.g. Development Education Experiences

·     National events e.g. EWB Conference

·     Knowledge Hubs

These EWB programs and initiatives are currently coordinated by four staff and engage hundreds of EWB members and corporate partners.

 

SCOPE OF ROLE

EWB brings together passionate people who are committed to achieve lasting impact through a holistic approach to humanitarian engineering. The organisation is looking for a highly motivated and capable person to fulfill the role of Director for the EWB Institute. This position is based in Melbourne and reports directly to EWB’s CEO.

The EWB Institute Director will lead the creation and development of this new EWB business unit, progressing knowledge, education, training, research, policy and innovation in humanitarian engineering.

The Director will be passionate about the areas of humanitarian engineering, education and training, research, policy innovation and the transformation of the Australian engineering sector. They will have a deep appreciation for EWB’s values of community, sustainability, respect, learning and quality, and they will understand how to create an inclusive work environment, that promotes mutual trust, respect and great results.

Click here to dowload the full position description for the EWB Institute Director. This document includes a table of responsiblities for this position and identifies the required knowledge, skills and personal attributes.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this position, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter to Lizzie Brown at l.brown@ewb.org.au.

 

Applications close on Monday 9 January, 2012.