Role type: Full time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/ School: Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Salary: UOM 5 - $86,943 - $99,864 p.a. plus 17% super
Key role in a leading Psychology School / shape equitable student experiences across coursework and research / collaborative, supportive professional team
Apply now to play a central role in coordinating psychology programs, supporting staff, and enhancing every student’s journey.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
In this Academic Programs Officer role, you will coordinate key teaching and student administration activities across psychology coursework and graduate research programs. You will work closely with academic and professional staff to ensure high-quality, efficient processes that support students’ learning, assessment, and progression, while deepening your expertise in university administration within a leading School.
What you will deliver:
Coordinate subject and program administration, including subject set-up, curriculum-related queries, course related event support , and support to teaching staff.
Manage examinations, special consideration, results processing and Board of Examiners documentation, ensuring integrity, confidentiality and policy compliance.
Provide responsive support for students and staff, triaging complex enquiries and supporting admissions, enrolments and selection processes.
Administer research experience and graduate research activities, maintaining accurate records and reporting using StudentOne and related systems.
Administer and assist student administration activities including coursework administration and clinical placement support.
Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, marketing and student events, and actively support School committees and initiatives.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold an undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or bring equivalent education and experience.
Demonstrate experience in student or academic administration, ideally within a tertiary or similar complex environment.
Use StudentOne or comparable student management systems confidently, alongside strong skills in Excel, Word and Outlook.
Manage competing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail, meeting tight deadlines in a dynamic setting.
Collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, understanding and following processes while taking responsibility for outcomes.
Learn quickly, interpret policies and procedures, and apply them consistently to support fair, high-quality student experiences.
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 fulfilment, including:
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
You will join the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, one of Australia’s leading psychology schools, renowned for impactful research and comprehensive teaching across undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programs. The Academic Programs Team works in partnership with academic staff to deliver seamless teaching, assessment and student support. You will be part of a collaborative, professional community that values service excellence, shared problem-solving and continuous improvement, and will have opportunities to contribute to initiatives that shape the learning experience for psychology students across the School.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
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Application essentials:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Sumita
For questions related to our recruitment process email Vanessa Phan at [email protected]
For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 12th August 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: PD_0043943_Academic Programs Officer.docx
PD_0043943_Academic Programs Officer.pdf
Skills Required
- Undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent education and experience
- Demonstrated experience in student or academic administration, ideally within a tertiary or complex environment
- Proficiency with StudentOne or comparable student management systems
- Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and take responsibility for outcomes
- Ability to learn quickly, interpret policies and apply them consistently
- Current valid work rights for Australia (visa sponsorship not available)
- Working With Children Check (will be required and reimbursed if successful)
- Upload resume, cover letter and responses to the Position Description selection criteria as part of application
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