Position Number: 0049584
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until 12 June 2026, (Parental Leave cover)
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UoM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead the university’s largest mentoring program, enhance student transition and drive program innovation
- Apply now to spearhead a transformative peer mentoring and training program, directly impacting the experience of every undergraduate student at Australia's leading university
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Coordinator of Peer Mentoring at the University of Melbourne, you'll be at the forefront of creating a connected and thriving experience for all undergraduate students. You'll have the opportunity to lead the Melbourne Peer Mentor Program (MPMP), coordinating large-scale initiatives that support student transitions and foster a sense of community. Your role will directly impact the university experience of thousands of students, making this a key position for those passionate about student engagement and support in higher education.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Program Delivery: Coordinate the university-wide Melbourne Peer Mentor Program, including recruitment of over 1000 mentors and large-scale orientation events, aligning processes with the student lifecycle.
- Develop Training Initiatives: Create and deliver comprehensive training programs for peer mentors, ensuring consistency across the university.
- Foster Stakeholder Relationships: Build collaborative partnerships across university departments to enable effective program delivery.
- Drive Technology Integration: Work with enterprise systems to implement and monitor platforms that support peer mentoring operations.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a dynamic professional with strong event management and training facilitation skills, excellent stakeholder engagement abilities, and a passion for enhancing the student experience through innovative programs.
You may also:
- Have a relevant degree with subsequent experience or extensive experience in program coordination and event management.
- Demonstrate experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating student services or training programs.
- Have experience using CRM software to manage large student cohorts and communications.
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
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
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 Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 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
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
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 Walid 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
