Position Number: 0065491
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Melbourne Law School
Salary: UoM 9 - $139,693 - $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
- Provide high-level operational leadership to a leading interdisciplinary research institute, and ensure the seamless delivery of strategic initiatives and collaborations.
- Shape the direction of the Melbourne Social Equity Institute and influence key partnerships, playing a central role in impactful research that drives positive social change.
- Enjoy a 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 Manager of the Melbourne Social Equity Institute, you will provide operational leadership and strategic support to advance the Institute’s goals. Working closely with the Director, you will oversee day-to-day operations, drive strategic initiatives, and facilitate interdisciplinary research collaborations both within the University and with external partners. This senior professional role requires a proactive and highly organised approach to managing staff, finances, stakeholder relationships, and key projects, ensuring the Institute continues to deliver impactful research and engagement activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing operations and strategic initiatives – Leading the development and implementation of operational plans, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with University policies while supporting the Director in identifying and advancing strategic opportunities.
- Managing people and resources – Supervising professional staff, coordinating recruitment and development, and ensuring the efficient delivery of research, communications, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Facilitating interdisciplinary research collaborations – Liaising with researchers, faculties, external organisations, and key stakeholders to enable partnerships, foster knowledge exchange, and enhance research impact.
- Enhancing communication and engagement – Overseeing MSEI’s communications, events, and external relations, ensuring alignment with the Institute’s mission and strategic objectives.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a highly motivated and strategic leader with exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills, capable of managing complex initiatives in a dynamic research environment. Your ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, both within and beyond the University, will be key to your success. With sound judgement, initiative, and a collaborative approach, you thrive in a role that requires balancing multiple priorities, leading a small team, and driving operational excellence.
You may also:
- A relevant undergraduate qualification and proven expertise in operations management and strategy development, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Demonstrated experience in managing finances, staff, and resources within a university or similarly complex environment.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse audiences, write persuasively, and deliver public presentations.
- A thorough understanding of university administrative policies and procedures, particularly those relating to research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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 fulfilment, 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 Law School
The Melbourne Law School is Australia's first all-graduate law faculty. Melbourne Law School was the first faculty in Australia to teach law and awarded this country's first law degrees.
The Law School is now fully graduate with its Juris Doctor for admission to practice recognised as a high level qualification in Australia and beyond. Coupled with the unrivalled excellence of the Melbourne Law Masters and its excellent Research Higher Degree programs, the Law School offers a unique opportunity for the integration of scholarship and teaching. Its faculty is a vibrant community of creative scholars, committed to a highly collegial, research-intensive institutional life. The Law School has particular strengths in comparative analysis. It aims to integrate teaching with research and engagement activities and to engage with local, national and global communities.
The Law School is a single department faculty located in a custom designed building in University Square. The Law School has approximately 2,200 graduate students (including JD, Melbourne Law Masters and Research High Degrees).
The international reputation of the School is closely linked to the range and quality of its research programs. The School has several research Institutes, Centres, Networks and Groups which provide a focus for scholarly interaction.
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 Petra Newton 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
