Job no: 0061472
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE) and full-time opportunities available; Continuing / Fixed-term
Faculty: Melbourne Dental School
Department/School: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Salary: UOM 5 –$79,961- $91,844 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

• Make meaningful contributions to the successful delivery of our dental academic degress and a positive contribution to student success
• Join a collaborative team, contribute to innovation, and advance your career in academic administration.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
This is a compelling opportunity for a dynamic Academic Programs Officer to join the esteemed Melbourne Dental School. As a crucial member of the Academic Programs Team, you will play a pivotal role in providing essential administrative support to both academic staff and students. Working under the guidance of the Academic Programs Manager, you will contribute to the seamless administration of degree programs, manage timetables, and foster relationships with key stakeholders. This role not only offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the academic community but also provides a unique and enriching experience for professional growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• First point of contact for all student and curriculum delivery enquiries.  
• Provide timely and accurate advice and guidance to academics and students to ensure we meet University policy and compliance.  
• Provide administrative support for a range of student and teaching related activities including scheduling interviews for student selection, admissions and orientation (in a clinical environment) as well as provide meeting support for board of examiner meetings and other critical student lifecycle events. 

Who We Are Looking For
You are an organised and proactive individual, adept at managing multiple tasks efficiently and meeting deadlines. Your excellent communication skills and commitment to customer service make you a valuable team member, capable of thriving independently and collaboratively.

You will also have:

• A completed degree with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in an administrative role that required coordination of a range of complex functions in alignment to detailed policies and procedures
• Highly developed computer literacy, including advanced use of MS Office suite, particularly Word and excel, and experience with other applications such as Qualtrics and Zoom

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

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.

Your New Team – Melbourne Dental School
The Melbourne Dental School has a strong tradition in dental research and an established international reputation in several research areas. Research in the School is an integral component of staff and student activities underpinning both the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The major research activities of the school are conducted via three divisions and four major research groups, which range translational biomedical science to clinical studies, pedagogical research. The Head of School joined the University of Melbourne in 2020 and is leading a program of change within the School focusing on strategic reviews of education, research and organisational structure, known as MDS’25.

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
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

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

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

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Tara via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, 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.

Applications close: 11 February 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) / Melbourne time zone. 

To view the Position Description and to apply, please visit - http://jobs.staff.unimelb.edu.au/ci/en/job/915812/academic-programs-officer