Position Number: 0065294
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 13 months (maternity cover)
Faculty: Business and Economics
Department/School: Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic & Social Research
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive meaningful impact in a dynamic and high-profile environment, with opportunities for strategic leadership, innovation, and professional growth.
- Lead and manage complex projects and operational initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and the effective delivery of key objectives.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
Play a key role in advancing the impact and reach of the Melbourne node of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course (Life Course Centre). Working in a dynamic research environment, you will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless coordination of complex projects, fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders, and contributing to initiatives that drive meaningful change. This is an opportunity to apply your leadership, organisational expertise, and problem-solving skills in a role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on engagement, supporting world-class research and influencing positive outcomes for communities and families.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing administrative and operational functions, including governance processes, financial reporting, research grant administration, and compliance with funding requirements.
- Coordinating strategic capacity-building initiatives, student support services, and engagement activities, driving collaboration across faculties, partner institutions, and external stakeholders.
- Providing high-level project management support by developing and implementing efficient administrative processes, tracking milestones, and preparing reports to support research activities and Centre operations.
- Liaising with academics, professional staff, and external partners to streamline workflows, oversee resource allocation, and contribute to the Centre’s strategic objectives.
Who We Are Looking For
You are a highly organised and proactive professional with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, adept at building strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Your ability to navigate complex environments with diplomacy, sound judgement, and discretion enables you to manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining a keen attention to detail. Your collaborative and adaptable approach will see you thrive in a dynamic setting, where you will exercise initiative, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking to support the Centre’s operations and long-term objectives. Your commitment to excellence, coupled with a resourceful and solutions-focused mindset, ensures you make a meaningful contribution to the success of the team.
You also have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects and operational processes within a large, dynamic organisation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide strategic insights.
- Proficiency in financial and resource management, including budgeting, workforce planning, and cost control.
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.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – The Melbourne Institute
The Melbourne Institute is a research-only department within the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne. It is Australia’s leading and longest standing research institute in the field of economics, undertaking cutting-edge research into key issues relevant to modern economic and social policy.
The Melbourne Institute has a core faculty of some 50 academics and academic specialists, a team of research staff that include expertise in data science and analytics, a team of professional/administrative staff that support the mission and operations of the department, honorary fellows and PhD students. Reflecting the standards of research excellence achieve at the Melbourne Institute, staff are expected to publish in internationally acclaimed peer reviewed journals and to lead the public debate on economic and social policy.
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 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 - 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 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.
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