Position Number: 0065347
Location: Parkville
Role type: 0.8 FTE Part-Time; Fixed-term for 12 months with possibility for 24 month extension.
Department: Global, Culture and Engagement; Chancellery
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 – $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive the University’s engagement in India by supporting the University’s executives in fostering strategic partnerships, managing key initiatives, and supporting global objectives.
- Play a pivotal role in strengthening international collaborations while shaping the University’s presence in a dynamic global market.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
Playing an important role in implementing the University of Melbourne's global strategy, the India Engagement Adviser delivers high-impact intelligence, cultivates strategic partnerships, support communications between the Melbourne Global Centre – Delhi and the university’s communities, and maximising opportunities aligned with global priorities. The Adviser provides high-level support to Chancellery’s executives in managing projects, fostering partnerships and ensuring dynamic and timely liaison across all University divisions and with external parties.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering intelligence and support the implementation of partnership strategies to maximise the University's impact in India.
- Supporting the Director of Melbourne Global Centre-Delhi, coordinate grant activities, analysing stakeholder feedback, and ensuring seamless communication between internal and Delhi-based teams.
- Managing stakeholder relations, providing secretariat services, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to process improvements for partnership assessment and reporting.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will possess a blend of academic qualifications and practical experience, or extensive field knowledge, coupled with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. They must demonstrate a proven ability to manage complex projects, build international relationships, and navigate cross-cultural sensitivities. Strong judgment, discretion, and the capacity to deliver high-quality work within deadlines are essential. Experience in international higher education or working abroad is highly desirable.
You will also have:
- A degree with relevant experience; or extensive experience and broad knowledge of the field; or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience and/or education and training
- Proven ability to coordinate a range of administrative/project activities and support to senior staff with a capacity to exercise sound judgement, diplomacy and discretion and a demonstrated ability to handle information in a confidential and appropriate manner.
- Experience in leading and managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful delivery of program objectives
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 – Chancellery
The Chancellery is led by the Vice-Chancellor and has a University-wide focus on:
- Delivering strategic leadership
- Allocating capital according to strategic priorities
- Developing and overseeing a business framework that includes appropriate financial and other organisational planning and controls
- Ensuring identity or brand is consistent with strategic intent and purpose, and
- Overseeing policies and initiatives that develop the academic and professional expertise of University staff members.
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, 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
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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 Ethan Khamly 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.
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Position Description
