Position Number: 0065562
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Arts
Salary: UoM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Manage extra-curricular support activities for students within the Faculty of Arts, fostering student enrichment and supporting teaching and learning.
- Collaborative team support combined with creative autonomy and a distinct blend of structured processes and creative freedom.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
The Senior Student Enrichment Officer position, based in the Faculty of Arts' Academic Support Office, plays a crucial role in enhancing the student experience. This role involves creating and managing student enrichment activities, including orientation, communication, and tailored events. Working closely with the Student Enrichment team and various university functions, this position contributes to fostering a vibrant and inclusive academic environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Contribute to planning and executing Faculty orientation and enrichment activities for all student cohorts, including innovative program ideas
- Assist in organising University and community events such as Employability Week, RUOK? Day, and Diversity Week
- Coordinate and maintain communication channels, including newsletters, social media, and website content, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination.
- Collaborate with the Student Enrichment team to support University initiatives, including mentoring and advising programs, while maintaining a focus on continuous process improvement and alignment with Faculty goals and policies
You may be a great fit if:
We are seeking someone with strong problem-solving skills, discretion, and independence. They should excel in teamwork and data analysis, with a creative flair for event planning. Understanding the student experience and showing initiative are also crucial.
You will also have:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills (including public speaking) with an ability to relate positively on an individual basis with a wide range of people from students to senior management
- Demonstrated ability to respond creatively to the needs of students
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 – Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. With a rich history since 1855, we foster bold critical thinkers and effective communicators who can navigate global challenges and delve into the essence of humanity.
Our five schools, including the Asia Institute, School of Culture and Communication, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, School of Languages and Linguistics, and School of Social and Political Sciences, house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.
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
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
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
- The responses against the following Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
- Excellent communication skills (including public speaking) with an ability to relate positively on an individual basis with a wide range of people from students to senior management.
- Demonstrated ability to respond creatively to the needs of students.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent and informed judgement in problem-solving.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with the ability to manage one’s own time to meet deadlines.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact us 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.
Position Description
