Current opportunities at Melbourne

Job no: 0060628; 0060629 
Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time; Continuing  
Faculty: Faculty of Arts 
Salary: UOM 6 - $92,749 - $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super  

About the Roles (2 Positions Available) 
Research in the Faculty of Arts examines how we operate as humans: from how we speak and how we think, to how we work and play, and even how we die. Our researchers investigate the big questions we face as humans: how do we tackle challenges like climate change, poverty, racism, disability discrimination, and war? Arts research deepens our understanding of ourselves, our past and present, to help create impactful changes for the future. 

As one of our Research Development Officers, you will play a part in creating these changes. You will be responsible for enabling the operations of the Faculty’s Research Office, by providing flexible support to a wide range of activities. The roles have a key focus on supporting the Faculty’s portfolio of collective research initiatives to achieve research excellence and impact. You will have the opportunity to work alongside senior staff in advancing high-impact, innovative research initiatives, such as the Initiative for Peacebuilding and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures. You will receive strong professional development support, and develop a broad knowledge of the Faculty’s Research portfolio. 

Your New Team – Faculty of Arts Research Office 
The Research Office enables the Faculty of Arts’ strategic aim of achieving research excellence and impact. Led by the Faculty Research Manager and comprising approximately 15 staff, the team provides effective operational support and manages key research development projects. The team has capabilities spanning the full range of research development, with particular strengths in research funding, impact, collaboration, and evaluation. Reporting to the Research Development Manager, you will work closely with colleagues in the Research portfolio, research initiative leads, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 

Who We Are Looking For 
Bringing a high level of enthusiasm to your work, you will have strong interpersonal skills and strategies for dealing with a diverse range of stakeholders with different needs in a dynamic and complex environment. Exceptional planning, time management, and organisational skills are also key requirements.

This position requires current valid work rights for Australia and visa sponsorship is not available. For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached Position Description. 

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 values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

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

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

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at Faculties-TA@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.

Applications close: 10th December 2023 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

Position Descriptions: 

0060628 & 0060629_Research Development Officer (IfP-IFC)_PD.pdf

0060628 & 0060629_Research Development Officer (Research Office)_PD.pdf