Job Description:

Job no: 0058960
Location: Parkville / Werribee
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Science Secretariat
Salary: UOM 7 – $98,402 – $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the Faculty of Science
https://science.unimelb.edu.au

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 aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

Our strength is our breadth of expertise. We are the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food, Forest & Ecosystems Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science.

About the Role
The Team Leader, Placements and Academic Support provides coordination and oversight of the provision of clinical rotations and extramural studies placements for students in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), as well as academic support functions within the Melbourne Veterinary School (MVS).

Responsibilities include:

• Provide overall coordination, planning and quality assurance for the administration of student placements for DVM students, clinical rotations and EMS placements.
• Lead the development of administrative processes by reviewing existing policies, guidelines and procedures; drafting and implementing new policies and procedures where required.
• Provide leadership, support and advice to other members of the Placements and Academic Support Team and professional staff at the affiliated clinical sites.
• Provide high level advice and guidance to staff in relation clinical placement policy and process. Maintain a high-level awareness of changes to accreditation and University policy and procedure and provide recommendations on policy change and process improvement.

About You
You are a highly enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who has the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively as part of a team. You will have excellent planning and organisational skills that will allow for effective time management to meet competing demands.

You will also have:

• A tertiary degree with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Demonstrated experience in project or process management, with the ability to deliver outcomes to deadlines, to monitor progress, evaluate outcomes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with an ability to relate positively and confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders, including direct reports, external partners and students.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].