STEMM Jobs: Senior Graduate Research Officer

Job Description:

Job no: 0030488
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed term until 24th December 2025
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Learning and Teaching Unit
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749 - $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super

Opportunity to play a vital role in administering graduate research programs and enhancing the graduate researcher experience.
Involvement in strategic decision-making processes and executive support for key committees.
$92,749 - $100,397 p.a., plus 17% super, and benefits!

About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to join our dynamic team as a Senior Graduate Research Officer. As a key member of the Learning and Teaching Unit, you will play a crucial role in administering the Faculty's graduate research course and scholarship applications, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality services to our stakeholders. By deputizing for the Graduate Research Team Coordinator and contributing to process improvements, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the growth and success of our Faculty and the overall graduate researcher experience. Additionally, you will provide executive support to the Faculty Graduate Research Selection and Scholarship Committee, further enhancing your involvement in strategic decision-making processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Deliver expert service and advice to stakeholders of the Learning and Teaching Unit within agreed service standards, referral protocols and a framework of excellence in customer service.
Administer the Faculty’s graduate research course and scholarship applications including scholarship scoring, assessment of applications against entry requirements.
Administer and manage Faculty-level assessment of current candidature variations and graduate research milestones. This includes follow-up overdue reports; review and evaluate completed reports; update candidate’s records based on review outcomes.
Deputise for the Graduate Research Team Coordinator during periods of leave.

Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for you, a collaborative and adaptable individual who excels both in team settings and when working independently in a dynamic environment. Your ability to cultivate inclusive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, combined with your keen attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills, will enable you to deliver creative solutions and exercise sound judgement. Your commitment to providing excellent customer service will ensure exceptional support to our stakeholders.

You will also have:

A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to present information clearly and to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels both internal and external to the University.
Strong oral and communication skills with the ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex policies and procedures verbally and in writing to a range of audiences.
Committee secretariat experience including preparing and distributing agendas, papers, minutes and action items.
High level of proficiency in the use of standard application software such as the Microsoft Office suite.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences/Learning and Teaching Unit “
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences is a leading institution in the field of healthcare research and education. With a revenue of over $880M, the Faculty is the largest at the University of Melbourne, offering exceptional opportunities for growth and development to its staff and students. The Faculty is committed to advancing healthcare through research and innovation, and has a strong focus on supporting Indigenous employment and student retention, as reflected in its appointment of Australia's first Associate Dean (Indigenous) and development of a Reconciliation Action Plan. Joining the Faculty offers the chance to be part of a dynamic, world-class community dedicated to improving health outcomes for all.

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
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

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].

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page.

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
The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^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

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Job Description:

Job no:<\/strong> 0030488
Location: <\/strong>Parkville
Role type: <\/strong>Full-time; Fixed term until 24th December 2025
Faculty:<\/strong> Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department\/School: <\/strong>Learning and Teaching Unit
Salary: <\/strong>UOM 6 \u2013 $92,749 - $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super<\/p>\n

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Opportunity to play a vital role in administering graduate research programs and enhancing the graduate researcher experience.<\/strong><\/li>\n
Involvement in strategic decision-making processes and executive support for key committees.<\/strong><\/li>\n
$92,749 - $100,397 p.a., plus 17% super, and benefits!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
About the Role<\/strong>
<\/strong>This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced professional to join our dynamic team as a Senior Graduate Research Officer. As a key member of the Learning and Teaching Unit, you will play a crucial role in administering the Faculty's graduate research course and scholarship applications, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality services to our stakeholders. By deputizing for the Graduate Research Team Coordinator and contributing to process improvements, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the growth and success of our Faculty and the overall graduate researcher experience. Additionally, you will provide executive support to the Faculty Graduate Research Selection and Scholarship Committee, further enhancing your involvement in strategic decision-making processes.<\/p>\n
Your responsibilities will include:<\/p>\n
\n
Deliver expert service and advice to stakeholders of the Learning and Teaching Unit within agreed service standards, referral protocols and a framework of excellence in customer service.<\/li>\n
Administer the Faculty\u2019s graduate research course and scholarship applications including scholarship scoring, assessment of applications against entry requirements.<\/li>\n
Administer and manage Faculty-level assessment of current candidature variations and graduate research milestones. This includes follow-up overdue reports; review and evaluate completed reports; update candidate\u2019s records based on review outcomes.<\/li>\n
Deputise for the Graduate Research Team Coordinator during periods of leave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Who We Are Looking For<\/strong>
We are looking for you, a collaborative and adaptable individual who excels both in team settings and when working independently in a dynamic environment. Your ability to cultivate inclusive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, combined with your keen attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills, will enable you to deliver creative solutions and exercise sound judgement. Your commitment to providing excellent customer service will ensure exceptional support to our stakeholders.<\/p>\n
You will also have:<\/p>\n
\n
A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and\/or education\/training.<\/li>\n
Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to present information clearly and to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels both internal and external to the University.<\/li>\n
Strong oral and communication skills with the ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex policies and procedures verbally and in writing to a range of audiences.<\/li>\n
Committee secretariat experience including preparing and distributing agendas, papers, minutes and action items.<\/li>\n
High level of proficiency in the use of standard application software such as the Microsoft Office suite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.<\/p>\n
This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check<\/u> to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.<\/em><\/p>\n
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position<\/strong>. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.<\/p>\n
Your New Team \u2013 \u201cMedicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences\/Learning and Teaching Unit \u201c<\/strong>
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences is a leading institution in the field of healthcare research and education. With a revenue of over $880M, the Faculty is the largest at the University of Melbourne, offering exceptional opportunities for growth and development to its staff and students. The Faculty is committed to advancing healthcare through research and innovation, and has a strong focus on supporting Indigenous employment and student retention, as reflected in its appointment of Australia's first Associate Dean (Indigenous) and development of a Reconciliation Action Plan. Joining the Faculty offers the chance to be part of a dynamic, world-class community dedicated to improving health outcomes for all.<\/p>\n
What We Offer You!<\/strong>
<\/strong>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<\/a> page!<\/p>\n
About the University of Melbourne<\/strong>
We\u2019re 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<\/a> and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn<\/a>. <\/p>\n
Be Yourself
<\/strong>We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion<\/a> page.<\/p>\n
We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.<\/p>\n
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]<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
<\/strong>We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation<\/a> page.<\/p>\n
Join Us!
<\/strong>If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: <\/strong><\/p>\n
\n
Resume<\/strong><\/li>\n
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience<\/strong><\/li>\n
The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n^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<\/a><\/p>"

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