- Ensure efficient delivery of support services for rural health student placements.
- Collaborative and innovative approach to advancing rural health workforce development goals.
- 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!
The Student Administration Officer plays a crucial role in supporting nursing and allied health students during their rural clinical placements, contributing to building the rural health workforce. This position involves providing essential administrative support, including accommodation arrangements, financial assistance, and coordination with placement sites. Working closely with the GRH team at the Department of Rural Health, the incumbent ensures the smooth operation of the GRH Student Support Program, contributing to strategic goals for rural health workforce development.Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide support and contact to GRH students as required and answer student enquiries as directed by the Student Support Coordinator
- Maintain effective processes and procedures for the administrative support for the student support programs (including student bursary and scholarship programs, education and student accommodation)
- Process financial transactions to support student placement activity, including raising sales invoices for student accommodation, purchasing via credit card, processing payments and other tasks associated with the student support programs.
- Contribute to the collation and reporting on GRH data and achievements, including for, team and UDRH meetings and other information as requested, with attention to detail, accuracy and completeness.
- Relevant extensive experience of administration in the (tertiary) education sector
- Experience in financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable and contract development and management
- Demonstrated experience in the full range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, and emails.
- Evidence of cultural competence in working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
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 page!About the University of Melbourne
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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)