Position Number: JR-015530
Role type: Part-time 0.8FTE; Continuing
Location: Parkville
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School: Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Salary: UoM 5 - $86,943 - $99,864 plus 17% super
Key role within leading psychology research centre / varied operational, engagement and research support / collaborative, values-led School environment
Apply now to play a pivotal role enabling innovative psychological research and high-impact centre activities.
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 role, you will provide essential operational and research administration support to a psychology centre. You will coordinate events, engagement activities and facilities that help world-class research thrive and grow. You will gain broad exposure to clinical, neuroscience and behavioural research across a vibrant academic community.
What you will deliver:
Provide high-quality operational, finance, facilities and recruitment support for assigned Centre.
Coordinate meetings, events, seminar series and visitor logistics, including communications, websites and social media.
Support research administration, including internal schemes, grant and tender submissions, ethics, and participant payments.
Maintain accurate records, databases and budget tracking, ensuring compliance with University policies and processes.
Contribute to continuous improvement, problem solving and change initiatives within the School's operations team.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a completed degree plus substantial relevant administration experience, or equivalent education and training.
Demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail across concurrent activities.
Provide proven operational, engagement or research administration support within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Communicate clearly and confidently in writing and verbally with academics, students and external partners.
Use MS Office effectively and quickly learn new University systems, digital tools and online platforms.
Bring experience or interest in events, finance, web editing or social media for research communication.
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, , 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
At the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, you will join Australia’s top psychology school. Our community includes researchers, clinicians and professional staff working across cognitive neuroscience, clinical science, social and developmental psychology. You will collaborate closely with hub and centre leaders, operations colleagues and engagement teams across the Faculty. The culture is values-led, collegial and growth oriented, with strong emphasis on innovation, impact and wellbeing.
You will be supported to develop your skills while contributing directly to world-class research and education.
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.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with Korin Korin, our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via [email protected]
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 a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Nury Emniyet via email at [email protected]
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: 29th July 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
PD_JR-015530 Centre Administrator.pdf
PD_JR-015530 Centre Administrator.docx
Skills Required
- Completed degree plus substantial relevant administration experience, or equivalent education and training.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail across concurrent activities.
- Proven operational, engagement or research administration support within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication with academics, students and external partners.
- Proficiency using MS Office and ability to quickly learn new university systems, digital tools and online platforms.
- Experience or interest in events, finance, web editing or social media for research communication.
- Current valid work rights for Australia (visa sponsorship is not available).
- Working with Children Check (required; will be guided and reimbursed if successful).
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