Senior Students@Work Program Officer

Role type:  Full-time; Continuing  

Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services 

Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163per annum (pro rata for part-time) 

• Lead an award-winning internship program / Foster student employability and engagement / Collaborate across University departments 

• Apply now to drive and innovate the Students@Work Internship Program, shaping future careers and strengthening university connections. 

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. 

The University of Melbourne 

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.    

Your next career opportunity 

As the Senior Students@Work Program Officer, you will lead the delivery and innovation of the award-winning Students@Work internship program, connecting students with meaningful on-campus employment opportunities. This newly created, dedicated role will reinvigorate the program’s delivery: bringing fresh ideas, improving processes, and ensuring an excellent end-to-end experience for students and hiring teams. 

Your experience in the early careers space, ability to manage high-volume recruitment, and confidence communicating and collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders will ensure you hit the ground running. If you’re someone who’s looking for the chance to enhance student employability and engagement while gaining valuable experience in program management and stakeholder collaboration, then this role is for you. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Coordinate Program Delivery: Manage end-to-end operations of the Students@Work Internship Program, including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance. 

• Collaborate for Professional Development: Work with internal and external teams to deliver frameworks that develop transferable skills for interns. 

• Drive Innovation and Improvement: Analyse feedback to enhance practices and processes, ensuring alignment with industry standards. 

• Build Stakeholder Networks: Foster strong relationships across the University to support program growth and compliance. 

You may be a great fit if: 

You will bring your expertise in HR principles and program management to lead innovative internship initiatives, utilising your communication skills and collaborative approach to enhance student employability and university engagement. 

You may also have: 

• Have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent experience in HR and early career programs. 

• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to create engaging content for diverse audiences. 

• Possess experience in managing multiple projects with competing deadlines and evaluating outcomes. 

• Excel in building effective relationships with stakeholders to achieve program objectives. 

• Be proactive, innovative, and committed to exceeding expectations and achieving shared goals. 

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 fulfillment, including: 

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance 

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program 

• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members! 

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services 

Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation.  This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff. 

Be Yourself 

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities. 

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.  To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected].  You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring 

Working at the University – what you need to know 

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. 

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

Join Us and unlock your career potential! 

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents: 

• Resume 

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience  

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria 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 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alexandra Beasley via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. 

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. 

Position Description:  

JR-007361 Senior Students@Work Program Officer 

JR-007361 Senior Students@Work Program Officer PD .pdf

Application deadline: Thursday 19 February 2026 at 12:05 AM Melbourne time