Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed term until 31 December 2027
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/ School: Melbourne Medical School
Salary: $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. (pro rata for part time) plus 17% super
- Engage with a diverse range of health and medical researchers and develop an understanding of the broader research ecosystem.
- Apply now to shape research support across Australia’s leading medical school and grow your research administration expertise.
- Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will coordinate research support initiatives across a world-leading medical school.
You will help promote seminars, grants and other opportunities to strengthen research quality and training for staff and students.
You will gain broad exposure to diverse medical research disciplines and the wider University research ecosystem.
What you will deliver:
- Coordinate promotion of research and research training activities, including web content, e-newsletters and recognition of achievements.
- Plan and implement seminars, symposia, workshops and initiatives that enhance research quality and outputs across the School.
- Facilitate access to Faculty and University research support programs, connecting staff and students with relevant opportunities.
- Provide secretariat support for key committees and meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions.
- Deliver executive support to the Research Director and contribute to strategic School-level projects and events.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Hold a relevant degree or bring equivalent experience in complex administrative or research support environments.
- Demonstrate strong time management, planning and organisational skills, with proven ability to balance competing deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and produce clear, engaging written materials, including newsletters and web content.
- Exercise sound judgement, initiative and discretion, handling confidential information and problem-solving with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Bring experience providing secretariat support, including agendas, minutes, membership management and tracking meeting action items.
- Use Microsoft Office and related systems confidently, with strong attention to detail and openness to new technologies.
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, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause 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 Medical School
Melbourne Medical School is Australia’s oldest medical school and a global leader in teaching, research and policy.
Based in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, the School partners with leading hospitals and research institutes across Victoria.
As part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, you will join a collaborative, impact-focused community.
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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:
- Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
- 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.
- You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application.
Want to know more?
- For queries related to this specific position, contact David Lane by emailing [email protected]
- For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid 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: 17 November 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
JR-019927 Research Support Coordinator PD.docx
JR-019927 Research Support Coordinator PD.pdf
Skills Required
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in complex administrative or research support environments
- Strong time management, planning, and organisational skills
- Ability to balance competing deadlines
- Effective communication with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to produce clear written materials, including newsletters and web content
- Sound judgement, initiative, discretion, and problem-solving ability
- Experience providing committee secretariat support, including agendas, minutes, membership management, and action tracking
- Confident use of Microsoft Office and related systems
- Current valid work rights for Australia
- Working with Children Check
What We Do
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