Position Number: 0063396
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Melbourne Professional Education
Salary: UOM 7– $106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive educational innovation
- Mentor high-performing teams
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
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.
About the Role
As the Project Support Lead at Melbourne Professional Education (MPE), you will drive the successful delivery of academic, technical, and administrative projects. Managing the entire project lifecycle—from initial scoping to evaluation—you will ensure high-quality outcomes in educational development and delivery.
In this role, you will also mentor and coach your team, providing feedback and training to enhance individual and team performance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Project Leadership: Manage educational delivery projects, coordinating with stakeholders to achieve high-quality outcomes.
- Team Development: Mentor and coach a team of Admin and Event Support Officers and an Operations Support Coordinator, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Operational Excellence: Lead overall operations, aligning with MPE and University strategies while ensuring compliance and quality standards.
- Stakeholder Management: Implement clear communication strategies and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners.
You might be a good fit if:
You have relevant experience in project coordination or educational development, coupled with a passion for nurturing talent and driving operational excellence.
You will also:
- Excel in independent project management, including scope development and budget planning.
- Have a proven track record in coaching and mentoring team members.
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Possess highly developed organisational skills and adaptability in a changing environment.
- Show proficiency in problem-solving and creative thinking within established timelines.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to 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.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Melbourne Professional Education
Melbourne Professional Education (MPE) works to broaden the University’s educational offerings in an increasingly competitive global environment for talent and skills.
MPE provides an institutional focal point for the development, delivery and promotion of professional, continuing and executive education programs and services for all academic divisions of the University.
MPE supports academic divisions to deliver award and non-award education through a range of teaching and learning delivery modes and seeks to broaden opportunities for engagement in a variety of professional sectors.
In order to contribute towards these objectives, MPE supports and expands the University’s professional, continuing and executive education initiatives through the provision of a coherent, whole-of-University framework.
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!
The University of Melbourne
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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. 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 - Murmuk Djerring Indigenous Strategy 2023-2027
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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
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 Ivanka Yan 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 contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
