Job no: 0057306
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term until December 2026
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Department: Learning Intervention
Salary: UOM 4 – $76,901 – $81,615 p.a. plus 17% super
- Assist with the delivery and implementation of a high-profile initiative through administrative activities.
- Be the first point of contact for schools registering for Mental Health in Primary Schools training. Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible work environment!
About the Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, the Training Administration Assistant will join a dynamic and supportive team responsible for the delivery of The Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) Initiative. The appointee will be the first point of contact for school registering for the initiative and will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality support across a range of diverse tasks including training and development administration, general office administration, IT support, event coordination and communication.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing general administrative support including assistance with planning and implementation of project tasks
- Supporting all training and development administration and coordination for the program
- Supporting the delivery of core modules, communities of practice and conferences including scheduling seminar sessions via zoom, technical support during training delivery, communications and collating attendance data
Who We Are Looking For
You should demonstrate strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, effectively relating to individuals across all organizational levels. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team is essential. Your enthusiastic and positive attitude, coupled with flexibility and a demonstrated ability to contribute to a high-performing team, is crucial. Additionally, you must showcase administrative and organizational skills, including effectively managing competing priorities and scheduling work to meet deadlines.
You will also have:
- Completion of a diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- High level of proficiency in the use of software such as the Microsoft Office suite and Zoom.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
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The Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE) fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society.
We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. MGSE stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high-impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our time. We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
