Current opportunities for existing staff at Melbourne

Position Number: 0064186 
Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time; Continuing 
Department: Advancement, Communications & Marketing 
Salary: UOM 10 – $149,670 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Lead the design and delivery of innovative programming to engage alumni meaningfully, aligned with the University’s strategic objectives. 

• Opportunity to shape large-scale alumni engagement initiatives and foster a high-performance culture within a dynamic team. 

• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!  

This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only. 

About the Role 
Reporting to the Director of Alumni Relations, the Associate Director, Alumni Programming provides strategic and operational leadership to a team focused on creating large-scale alumni engagement opportunities. This role requires proven experience in team leadership, fostering a high-performance culture, and collaboration in complex environments. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Support the Director of Alumni Relations in shaping and executing a strategy that addresses alumni interests while advancing the University’s priorities. 

• Lead the team with a focus on fostering collaboration, innovation, and a high-performance culture to achieve engagement goals. 

• Manage and enhance alumni volunteering programs, offering meaningful opportunities for alumni to connect with the University and each other. 

• Lead the delivery of a University-wide alumni engagement program, delivering initiatives on time and within budget, optimised to deliver return on investment. 

 
Who we are looking for 
We’re looking for someone who demonstrate significant experience leading teams and managing integrated programs in a large, complex organisation, using creativity and strategic thinking to navigate challenges and deliver positive outcomes. 

You will also have: 

• A post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant extensive experience and education/training. 

• Extensive experience managing teams and leading integrated programs within a large and complex organisation, navigating complexity and ambiguity to effect positive outcomes creatively and strategically. 

• Demonstrated ability in providing effective leadership and direction to staff inside and outside direct line management, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture. 

• Proven ability in budget management and planning processes with excellent conceptual and analytical skills. 

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

This role requires the successful candidate to 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. 

Your new team – Advancement Communications & Marketing 
University’s Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University.   

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! 

The University of Melbourne 
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.    

Be yourself 
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 reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request." 

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 

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description. 

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan 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 contact details listed on the Position Description.