CEO to lead Scopus relocation plans
A joint venture between Mount Scopus Memorial College and the Scopus Foundation.
Mount Scopus Memorial College bold plans to relocate to Caulfield Racecourse has been labelled ‘Project Generation’.
The Centre for Jewish Life includes a state-of-the-art school consolidating preschool to year 12, as well as a Jewish community centre; music & performing arts centre; creative arts complex; sports precinct with green open space; wellness centre and centre for adult education.
It has been set up as a separate entity – a joint venture between Mount Scopus Memorial College and the Scopus Foundation – to have its own professional team, board and CEO. Irit Harris was recently appointed as CEO of Project Generation, bringing extensive experience leading large-scale innovation and transformation programs across some of Australia’s largest ASX-listed organisations.
Asked what inspired Harris to take on this role she said, “After October 7, like many in our community, I felt an urgent need to do more – to turn helplessness and fear into action. When Project Generation was announced at the Scopus Foundation gala dinner, it was the first time in a long while that I – and many others – felt a genuine sense of optimism. Amid so much heaviness, this project offered something bold and constructive: an opportunity to create more than buildings – a place of belonging that reflects our values, supports our future, and strengthens Jewish life in Melbourne and Australia for generations to come.”
Regarding how long this project will take Harris said, “We know this will take several years to bring to life, but we are moving with urgency and discipline. While exact timelines will come into sharper focus in the coming months, we currently anticipate that stage 1 will be completed by 2030.”
Harris said that this year is about “momentum, clarity and trust”. “We’re focused on listening – to both the school and the broader community – to understand the full range of needs for the Caulfield site. We’re also selecting the right architectural team to guide the masterplanning process. In parallel, we’re working to understand the commercial dimensions of the project and what it will take financially to bring this vision to life. And most importantly, we’re committed to bringing the Scopus and broader community with us on the journey.”
Project Generation has launched an expression of interest (EOI) campaign to seek input from the Jewish and wider community to help shape the vision for the Caulfield site which closes on May 30, 2025. The EOI is non-binding and allows Project Generation to gain feedback and understand interest in partnership or future tenancy/rental arrangement at the site.
To complete the EOI Form visit: https://forms.gle/r6DLzekvDG1UFvkK6
For the website: https://www.projectgeneration.org.au/