Role type: Full time, Fixed term for 12 months Faculty: Business and Economics Department S tudent and Academic Services Salary: UoM 6 $100 ,847 - $ 109,163 p.a. plus 17% super Work with a specialist graduate research portfolio, shaping processes for MCom and PhD candidates in a collaborative, student-focused team. C oordinate impactful graduate research operations that support outstanding candidates, supervisors and the Faculty’s ambitions. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. The University of Melbourne 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. Your next career opportunity In this role, you will coordinate core operations for graduate research across Master of Commerce and PhD. You will support candidates, supervisors and academic leaders, shaping admissions, scholarships, candidature management and development activities. You will gain broad exposure to faculty governance, funding schemes, events, and continuous improvement of student services. What you will deliver: Coordinate graduate research admissions and scholarship assessment, ensuring timely recruitment of high-quality candidates with departments and central teams. Manage candidature administration for Master of Commerce and PhD courses, including enrolment, study plans and variations. Administer internal graduate research funding schemes and provide executive support for key Faculty graduate research committees. Plan and deliver graduate research events, including orientation, skills training sessions and other candidate engagement activities. Maintain accurate records, digital content and web pages, and resolve complex staff and student enquiries promptly and professionally. You may be a great fit if you : Hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant area, or equivalent experience and training in higher education. Demonstrate experience coordinating complex administrative functions, balancing competing priorities and meeting deadlines in a large organisation . Provide high-quality customer service and policy-based advice to diverse stakeholders, including students, academics and professional staff. Build effective relationships and collaborate constructively with colleagues across departments, schools and central University services. Identify process improvements, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support implementation of agreed changes. Use advanced Microsoft Office skills and quickly learn new systems, databases and digital workplace tools 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 fulfilment, including: Build future financial security with 17% superannuation Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program For more information check out our benefits page! Your new team – The Faculty of Business and Economics The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne has been preparing students for exciting and challenging careers in industry since 1924. We have developed an outstanding reputation, locally and internationally, for the quality of our teaching and research. The Faculty has an active board of business leaders, government representatives and community leaders who contribute to the implementation of our vision. Further information about joining the Faculty is available here: https://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/about/join-fbe Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process . Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au . Application essentials: Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs. You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you. Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process. Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. Want to know more? For queries related to this specific position, contact Shane Morley morleys@unimelb.edu.au For questions related to our recruitment process email Petra Newton at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on 61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future. Applications close: Wednesday 29th April 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone. Position Description: JR-012527 Graduate Research Coordinator PD.docx
