Position Number: 0065449
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Chancellery Research and Enterprise (CRE)
Salary: UoM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Influence university-wide research strategies / Enhance graduate researcher experiences / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Apply now to shape the future of graduate research at one of Australia's leading universities
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Research Strategy Project Officer in Graduate Research, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the University's ambitious research training goals. You'll have the opportunity to implement key policies, analyse performance data, and organise high-profile events. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll contribute to enhancing the experience of graduate researchers and their supervisors across one of Australia's largest and most diverse graduate research cohorts.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Implement University Strategies and Policies: Assist in implementing graduate research strategies, liaising with stakeholders and preparing progress reports for key committees.
- Support Governance and Committees: Provide secretariat support to graduate research committees, maintain internal guidelines, and contribute to policy governance.
- Organise Key Events: Plan and execute the annual graduate research conference and other important meetings.
- Contribute to Strategic Reporting: Assist in preparing reports, briefing notes, and presentations for senior leadership on graduate research matters.
- Collaborate Across the University: Work effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve objectives and maintain a collaborative team culture.
You will be a great fit if:
You are a highly organised professional with experience in research administration or higher education, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively in a complex organisational environment.
You may also:
- Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or have equivalent experience.
- Have experience in research, research administration, or higher education.
- Possess strong analytical skills to synthesise data and inform program development.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Have the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excel in organisational and planning skills, managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Be able to work with complex information and manage ambiguity effectively.
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
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your New Team – Chancellery Research and Enterprise (CRE)
The Chancellery (Research and Enterprise) (CRE) portfolio, led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) (DVC (R)), works closely with Faculties to achieve the University’s research ambitions. The DVC (R) ensures research is conducted to the highest ethical standards and drives a commitment to excellence. CRE leads initiatives under the Advancing Melbourne strategy, focusing on delivering high-quality research across diverse disciplines, attracting and nurturing global research talent, providing access to a world-class research environment, fostering impactful research partnerships, enabling interdisciplinary collaboration, and supporting researchers in translating their work to create meaningful impact.
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, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
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 Rehan Wadiwala 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 this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
