Administrative Officer
Job No.: 687841
Location: 553 St Kilda Road
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.5)
Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata $83,424 - $95,825 pa HEW 6 plus 17% super
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Support research and policy that shapes health systems
- Join a collaborative, purpose-driven academic team
The Opportunity
Monash University is seeking an Administrative Officer to join the Health Systems, Services and Policy group within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, based at the Alfred Hospital campus.
In this role, you will provide a range of professional, high-quality administrative services to support the Professor and the broader academic group. You will play a key role in enabling the smooth operation of the team by undertaking a variety of general administrative duties, coordinating activities and maintaining strong, effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
You will also provide administrative support across projects and programs, applying sound judgement, attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in process. The role involves delivering timely, practical advice and support to researchers, clinicians, students and other stakeholders, contributing directly to the delivery of impactful research and policy work that influences health systems in Australia and internationally.
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable and service-oriented administrator who enjoys variety, values collaboration and takes pride in enabling others to do their best work.
About the Team
Health Systems, Services and Policy focuses on improving the effective, equitable and ethical delivery of health services. The group works at the intersection of research, policy and implementation science, partnering with government, industry and peak bodies to address complex, real-world challenges in health systems and service delivery.
The School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine is one of the largest public health schools in the Asia-Pacific region and is internationally recognised for excellence in research, teaching and policy influence. It is part of Monash University’s Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, consistently ranked among the world’s leading health faculties.
What You Will Do
• Deliver high-quality administrative support across projects, programs and academic activities
• Support the team through effective coordination, communication and workflow management
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare documentation, briefings, correspondence and reports to agreed standards and timeframes
• Manage data, records and information in line with privacy, confidentiality and compliance requirements
• Provide sound advice and support in areas of administrative process, policy and service delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency and consistency
What You Will Bring
You will bring strong administrative capability, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality service. You are well organised, adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities in a busy environment.
You enjoy working collaboratively, communicate clearly with a diverse range of stakeholders, and are confident exercising judgement and initiative when required. Experience supporting academic, research or professional services environments will be highly regarded.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Ben W. Mol, Ben.Mol@monash.edu
Position Description: Administrative Officer
Applications Close: Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 11:55pm AEST
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