Current opportunities for existing staff at Melbourne

Supporting a community of 40 members, including graduate students and staff, the role entails organizing events, providing office support, managing finances, updating databases and websites, and fostering a cohesive community within MIG and beyond. 

Reporting directly to the MIG director, the Coordinator will offer high-quality services, serving as a friendly and reliable point of contact. With a front-facing responsibility, the incumbent is expected to be present at MIG three days a week and actively assist with on-campus events. 

This role is based in Parkville campus and will be based on campus 3 days per week.  

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Supporting MIG group leaders through management and decision-making to ensure the implementation of strategic programs, events, and compliance with respect to finance and reporting. 
• Coordination of MIG events and workshops, including coordinating program design, room booking, advertising, catering, managing registrations, organising external and internal speakers’ schedules, onsite logistics, transport, accommodation, and infrastructure. 
• Respond to queries independently from staff, researchers HDR students, using sound judgment to resolve queries or redirect calls as appropriate. 
• Organise and coordinate the diary where appropriate, including organising appointments, processing enquiries and coordinating meetings for MIG. 

Who We Are Looking For 
You will possess previous experience in a higher education environment coupled with exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, enabling you to apply sound judgement to deliver tailored solutions effectively. 

You will also have: 

• A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the operational aspects of research centres, in relation to working with faculty and university business service providers to bring about effective outcomes; 
• Demonstrated capacity to develop clear project plans and timelines, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and monitor project progress; 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD. 

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Melbourne Integrative Genomics (MIG) is a cross-disciplinary initiative at the interface between biology, mathematics and statistics at the University of Melbourne. 

MIG is a leading institution where we use innovative mathematical and computational approaches to answer pressing questions in biology and biomedicine.  MIG, which was founded in 2017, fosters a vibrant environment for collaborative research and education. 

The University of Melbourne's School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of Australia's leading mathematics and statistics schools. It has achieved this status through the high quality of its research and teaching programs. The School offers a wide range of subjects to undergraduate and postgraduate students and is involved in aspects of community life that impact on the interests of the School and the discipline.