Position Number: 0057222
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Salary: UoM 9 - $139,693 - $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Strategic leadership role / Drive innovation in academic services / Shape student experience
- Apply now to lead our Academic Programs team and elevate graduate education excellence
- 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 Academic Programs Manager, you'll lead our Academic Programs and Clinical Placement teams, overseeing administration for all graduate coursework and research programs. You'll provide strategic advice on academic matters, drive innovation in student services, and ensure exceptional educational experiences. This role offers you the chance to shape the future of health sciences education whilst working closely with School leadership to meet strategic goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Academic Administration: Oversee all aspects of graduate program administration, including online, coursework, and research training programs.
- Drive Strategic Improvements: Implement reforms in student administration and clinical placement management to ensure best practices and resource efficiency.
- Ensure Compliance and Quality: Provide expert advice on academic matters, ensuring compliance with University policies and maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Manage Student Recruitment and Retention: Develop and execute strategies to meet load targets and improve student satisfaction.
- Represent the School: Participate in key committees and manage program development processes through University approval channels.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced leader in academic administration with a strategic mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of driving innovation and improvement in student-facing services within higher education.
You may also:
- Hold a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field or have equivalent experience.
- Possess significant experience in academic program administration and student services.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking and operational planning skills.
- Excel in motivating staff and building an inclusive workplace culture.
- Have outstanding communication skills and the ability to interpret complex policies.
- Be proficient in student management systems like StudentOne.
- Understand academic structures and policies of the University of Melbourne.
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 – Melbourne School of Health Sciences
https://healthsciences.unimelb.edu.au/
Established in 2009, the Melbourne School of Heath Sciences is an inter-professional learning community at the forefront of leadership in health sciences education, research, scholarship, professional practice, workforce training and knowledge translation. Our collective focus is on improving health and well-being of people, locally and globally. Our diversity of disciplines and research expertise provides us with unique shared insights into health and wellbeing, impacting on both physical and mental health outcomes across people and their families. Our research has a strong focus on cross-cutting research themes including implementation science, health services research and clinical trial methodology resulting in the integration of findings into improved care of the communities that we serve as well as influencing health policy.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
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.
Please note: 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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen 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
