AddressJob no: 0052957
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Science Secretariat
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749 - $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive innovation, collaborate with students, and craft unforgettable memories.
- Elevate science student journey, foster connections, and amplify learning experiences.
- 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
Are you passionate about creating an unforgettable Student Experience? As the Student Experience Coordinator, you'll be at the forefront of designing and delivering outstanding Events and activities that ignite the spirit of the Faculty of Science community.
With your strong program planning and event management skills, you'll be the driving force behind unique experiences, collaborating with students and using innovative evaluation strategies to ensure we're always exceeding expectations.
You will act as a key liaison point for colleagues across the Faculty’s Student and Academic Services portfolio, School academic support officers, and central University teams to provide timely advice and support for enrichment programs and events for Science students.
Join us in transforming the science Student Experience and making a lasting impact on our students' journeys!
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate the design, implementation, and evaluation of a variety of enrichment programs for undergraduate and graduate students in the Faculty of Science.
- Lead coordination and delivery of the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Agriculture, and graduate Science orientation programs, including Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
- Design and deliver Student Events aimed to facilitate engagement and belonging.
- Provide input to improve Student Experience practices and processes, with a commitment to strategy, continuous improvement and best practice.
Who We Are Looking For
You will possess high-level organisational and problem-solving skills, adept at coordinating various tasks and meeting deadlines efficiently, while also demonstrating proactive planning and adaptability to unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, the ideal candidate should exhibit strong teamwork abilities and the initiative to lead projects, alongside a track record of autonomous work when necessary.
- A relevant tertiary qualification, and experience within an events management or program development role, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, education and/or training.
- Demonstrated experience in planning, implementing creative programs, coordination of large-scale Events and/or public engagement activities with experience in delivering Events and Programs on digital platforms.
- Demonstrated project management experience inclusive of supplier negotiation, budget management, collaborating with a range of stakeholders.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must 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 – “Science Secretariat“
The Science Secretariat is the administrative unit for the Faculty of Science and all its teaching, research, and commercial activities. The Secretariat is responsible for the policy development, planning, implementation, and ongoing management of Faculty programs.
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system.
We have more than 150 years of experience in pioneering scientific thinking and analysis, leading to outstanding teaching and learning and offer a curriculum based on highly relevant research. We aim to train students with the knowledge and intellectual flexibility to drive the industries of tomorrow and lead across all levels of society.
We offer a range of undergraduate, honours, graduate and research degrees, enrolling more than 11,500 undergraduate and 3,750 graduate students. We are dedicated to delivering leading transformative educational outcomes, underpinned by research, and an inclusive and inspiring Student Experience.
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 reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva 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.
