Current opportunities for existing staff at Melbourne

Position Number: 0049734 
Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months 
Faculty: The Faculty of Education 
Salary: Level B $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Advance research and scholarship within the Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre, contributing to national and international projects on key assessment policy and research questions. 

• Enhance the Centre's quantitative research capacity while working collaboratively with leading academics and professionals to shape the future of educational assessment. 

• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families! 

About the Role 
The Lecturer in Assessment and Evaluation will play a pivotal role in advancing the work of the Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre (AERC) within the Faculty of Education. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to both teaching and high-quality, impactful research on key assessment policy and methods. The successful candidate will collaborate within a dynamic research team, engage in national and international projects, and enhance the Centre’s quantitative research capacity.  

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Designing, conducting, and analysing research projects, including data collection, report writing, and presenting findings to diverse audiences. 

• Developing and reviewing curriculum, preparing and delivering lectures and seminars, and providing timely feedback to students while supporting their academic progress. 

• Supervising and assessing students, including those on placement, and contributing to the coordination and administration of subjects and programs. 

• Engaging in scholarly activities, publishing research, applying for funding, and contributing to national and international conferences while fostering professional networks in the field. 

Who We Are Looking For 
You are a highly collaborative and adaptable individual, able to work effectively within a research team while also demonstrating the initiative and independence to drive your own projects forward. Your communication skills are exemplary, enabling you to engage confidently with students, colleagues, and external stakeholders alike, providing clear and constructive feedback. You possess a strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritising effectively to meet deadlines, and are comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. With a commitment to continuous professional development, you are open to new ideas and approaches, fostering an inclusive and supportive academic culture.  

You also have: 

• A doctoral qualification or substantial progress towards a doctorate in Education, Statistics, or a related field, meeting the professional registration requirements for teaching. 

• Proven experience in educational assessment and reporting, with a strong understanding of the field’s key principles and practices. 

• Demonstrated ability to carry out both quantitative and qualitative research, including data analysis, and meeting project deadlines. 

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work both independently and as part of a team. 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD. 

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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. 

Your New Team – The Faculty of Education 
The Faculty of Education fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. 

• We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. 

• We stimulate learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities. 

• We provide research leadership, setting the direction for high impact, innovative and responsive research that addresses the pressing issues of our times. 

• We lead purposeful engagement with society, sharing our resources and expertise as part of collaborative efforts to build a resilient, equitable and sustainable future. 

FoE is a hub of high impact research and teaching. Home to a number of internationally recognised experts, we are at the cutting edge of teaching and research in our field.

Part of the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus, we are based at 234 Queensberry Street and 100 Leicester Street. Our buildings are designed specifically for graduate education students, offering a range of contemporary learning and social spaces. 

FoE offers a range of professional development and higher degree research courses for people working in education and related professions. Many significant research projects are based here, and we work closely with local, national, and international partners on a wide range of projects across education and related disciplines. For more information about us, visit: education.unimelb.edu.au 

What We Offer You! 
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page! 

About the University of Melbourne 
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.    

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request". 

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 

Join Us! 
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with 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 

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, 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.