AddressJob no: 0061854
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Research Support & Evaluation
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 - $110,780 p.a. (pro rata) p.a. plus 17% super
- Coordinate activities supporting research funded by The Lorenzo and Pamela Galli Medical Research Trust, enhancing research capability and impact.
- Engage stakeholders in a dynamic research environment, fostering collaboration and innovation to support world-class health research.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Senior Research Program Coordinator, part of the Research Support & Evaluation team, plays a vital role in coordinating activities supporting research funded by The Lorenzo and Pamela Galli Medical Research Trust. Working in collaboration with stakeholders across the Parkville medical precinct, including the University of Melbourne and leading medical research institutes, the role ensures effective support for Galli Chairs and their teams, promoting research capability and impact. With a focus on service excellence and stakeholder engagement, the Coordinator demonstrates strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to communicate effectively in a dynamic research environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Work proactively with The Lorenzo and Pamela Galli Chairs to support them and their Galli Trust-funded Research Programs; facilitating interactions between the Galli funded Research Programs and the wider university/precinct.
- Coordinate organisation and delivery of the annual Galli Symposium, working closely with an Academic Program Organising Committee to deliver a program on a cutting-edge research theme aligned with, and showcasing Galli-Trust funded research.
- Undertake secretariat duties for The Lorenzo and Pamela Galli Medical Research Trust Advisory Group, including coordination of agenda items and minutes. Coordinate and action recommendations arising from meetings.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organisational skills, initiative, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with adaptability to new technologies.
You will also have:
- A tertiary degree combined with high level relevant experience in research management or an equivalent combination of qualifications, training and experience.
- Experience in the delivery of research initiatives and/or events within an academic environment.
- Experience working in the health and medical research sector and/or broad knowledge of the national funding landscape.
- High-level administrative, planning, organisational, verbal and written communication skills, exercising sound judgement, initiative and handling information in a confidential and appropriate manner.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences, a cornerstone of excellence, boasts an impressive research legacy and holds the prestigious position of the University of Melbourne's largest faculty. With an astounding research revenue of over $420 million in 2021, we are at the forefront of health research in Australia. Our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship is underlined by $85 million in commercialisation and government income, along with notable investments in intellectual property assets.
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!
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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
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^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 Brett Verity via email at **********@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.
