Position Number: 0058960
Location: Werribee Campus
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: UoM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead veterinary education coordination
- Drive academic support excellence
- Apply now to shape the future of veterinary education and lead a dynamic team supporting student success
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 Team Leader for Placements and Academic Support in the Melbourne Veterinary School, you'll play a crucial role in coordinating clinical rotations and extramural studies placements for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students. You'll lead a dedicated team across multiple campuses, overseeing student progression and academic support functions. This role offers you the opportunity to shape veterinary education, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement in placement and academic processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate Student Placements: Oversee planning and quality assurance for clinical rotations and extramural studies placements for DVM students.
- Lead Academic Support: Manage operational planning for teaching and learning support, including curriculum changes, timetabling, and results coordination.
- Develop and Implement Policies: Review existing policies and procedures, drafting and implementing new ones to enhance administrative processes.
- Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Coordinate an outreach strategy for clinical placement providers to build relationships and ensure appropriate supply of placement opportunities.
- Supervise and Develop Team: Lead a small team of professional staff, providing clear goals, performance objectives, and support for their professional development.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced leader with strong project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for driving continuous improvement in educational processes and student support services.
You may also:
- Hold a tertiary degree with relevant experience in education administration or a related field.
- Have demonstrated experience in project or process management, meeting deadlines and evaluating outcomes.
- Possess excellent planning, communication, and organisational skills with the ability to solve problems and manage competing demands.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and leadership skills, capable of managing diverse stakeholders.
- Be proficient in data analysis and report preparation, with competence in using business enterprise systems and MS Office suite.
- Have experience in tertiary education settings and administering work-integrated learning or student placements (desirable).
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 Veterinary School
https://mvs.unimelb.edu.au/
https://science.unimelb.edu.au/about/our-locations/werribee-campus
The Melbourne Veterinary School is a highly ranked veterinary school with a proud tradition of excellence in research, education, and leadership. It sits within the Faculty of Science in Australia’s #1 ranked University. The Melbourne Veterinary School has research strengths in animal diseases, zoonotic infectious diseases, production animal systems (including dairy and red meat) and animal welfare. provides the only professional entry veterinary medicine program in Victoria and covers a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate subjects across veterinary science with Australia’s premiere graduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program, which is nationally and internationally accredited. The School is a central component of the Faculty of Sciences which has an outstanding international reputation for excellence and innovation in research, curriculum development and for links within industry, policy makers, other research institutes and the wider community.
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
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^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 Anna Gradoboeva 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:
0058960_Team Leader, Placements and Academic Support (Accessible Word Document)_PD.docx
0058960_Team Leader, Placements and Academic Support_PD.pdf
