Position Number: 0065376
Location: Parkville
Role type: Two positions available – Full-time, Continuing; Fixed-term (18 months)
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Student and Academic Services
Salary: UoM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead projects that contribute towards the Faculty’s strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Strategic Projects Coordinator in the Faculty of Science, you'll play a pivotal role in driving key initiatives that contribute towards the Faculty’s strategic objectives (particularly within the Student Academic Services team). You'll work closely with Associate Deans and Program Directors, providing crucial operational support and coordination across a range of strategic projects. This role offers you the opportunity to develop your project management skills, and collaborative leadership, to make meaningful impact.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage Strategic Projects: Coordinate various stages of project lifecycles, from planning to evaluation, using appropriate project management methodologies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain positive relationships with diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across the university and beyond.
- Provide Analytical Support: Conduct benchtop research, analyse business data sets, and prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Drive Continuous Improvement: Streamline processes and communication to enhance efficiency and clarity in project delivery.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an agile, strategic and systems thinker with excellent project management skills, able to navigate complex higher education environments and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders groups to drive successful outcomes and improvements. As a team player, you possess good work ethics and collaboration skills.
You may also:
- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant project management qualification and training.
- Have experience in strategic-level project coordination within higher education.
- Possess excellent organisational and time management skills. Demonstrate strong communication abilities.
- Be adaptable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being;
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance;
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance;
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program;
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Student and Academic Services
The Science Secretariat is the administrative unit for the Faculty of Science and all its teaching, research, and commercial activities. The Secretariat is responsible for the policy development, planning, implementation, and ongoing management of Faculty programs.
The Student and Academic Services (SAS) team is the largest group within the Secretariat, with responsibility for curriculum and teaching support, graduate research admission and candidature management, scholarships and awards, student experience programs, careers and industry engagement and indigenous engagement and school outreach.
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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 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
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- Responses to the following key selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description):
- Demonstrated high level communication skills in analysing business data and writing papers, proposals, and reports targeted for the senior leadership team, and the planning and delivery of complex projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff teams through change, be adaptive to changing priorities, accept and promoting new ideas and ways of working, and willing to meet new challenges.
- Demonstrated highly developed organisational and time management skills with a proven ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks to meet competing deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa 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
