Honours Coordinator (parkville Precinct)

Role type: Fixed term until Dec 2026, Part time 0.6 FTE
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences
Department/ School: Melbourne Medical School
Salary: UoM 6 $100,847 to $109,163 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super 

• Lead prestigious medical programs/ Collaborate with renowned hospitals and institutes/ Drive impactful student success.
• Apply now to coordinate and elevate the Melbourne Medical School’s Honours and Master of Biomedical Sciences programs!
• Investing in you - 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  

As the Honours Coordinator at Parkville Precinct, you'll play a vital role in managing the Melbourne Medical School's Honours and Master of Biomedical Sciences programs at the Parkville precinct. You will have the opportunity to streamline processes from admissions to examinations, provide high-level support to students and supervisors, and collaborate with academic coordinators to ensure the effective delivery of teaching and learning.

Your responsibilities will include:  

• Manage Student Candidature: Oversee applications, enrolments, progress tracking, and results using University systems.
• Coordinate Coursework Administration: Handle timetabling, assessment processes, and thesis submissions.
• Enhance Student Engagement: Organise events such as the Honours Expo, Orientation, and Awards Ceremony.
• Maintain Program Integrity: Review and develop policies, manage website content, and ensure accurate project information.

You may be a great fit if:  

You will leverage your strong planning, coordination, and communication skills to provide policy-informed advice and support, ensuring the seamless operation of the Honours and Master of Biomedical Sciences programs.

You may also:  

• Have a degree with relevant experience, or extensive expertise in technical or administrative fields.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities and a commitment to delivering creative solutions.
• Exhibit strong organisational and time management skills, capable of managing both personal and team tasks.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with University systems like StudentOne, SONIA, and Workday.

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:  

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being  

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance  

• 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  

For more information check out our benefits page!  

Your new team – Melbourne Medical School

http://www.medicine.unimelb.edu.au/

Established in 1862, Melbourne Medical School (MMS) in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at The University of Melbourne is the oldest medical school in Australia. It is internationally renowned for global leadership in teaching and training, health research, policy and practice. MMS is ranked 14th in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 for clinical, pre-clinical and health), has strong academic partnerships and ground-breaking collaborative research programs with leading public and private hospitals, as well as leading medical research institutes and centres in Australia and internationally.

Be Yourself  
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe 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 reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page. 

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants  
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.  
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected] for further information and support.    

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

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost. 

 
Join Us and unlock your career potential!  
If 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)  

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs. 

For recruitment queries, email Kate Vasconcelos at [email protected]. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address. 

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description. 

Applications close: Sunday 16th February at 11.55 PM (Melbourne time zone)

Position Description:  

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