Graduate Research Engagement and Project Officer (Parkville)

**Job no**: 0063486 **Location**:Parkville **Role type**:Full-time; Continuing **Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences **Department**:Graduate Research Office **Salary**:UOM 6
- $96,459
- $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- _they have been employed by the University over two or more semesters and over two consecutive calendar years,_
- _they have been employed on a 0.5 FTE or more time fraction, and_
- _they have the skills, experience, qualifications, and expertise required by the Selection Criteria._
- Lead and deliver projects, events, and initiatives to enhance graduate research experiences within MDHS.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive impactful change and ensure compliance in graduate research, supporting faculty growth.
- 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** The Graduate Research Engagement and Project Officer plays a vital role in supporting graduate researchers, academic supervisors, and skilled staff within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences (MDHS). Reporting to the Graduate Research Team Coordinator, this position is responsible for delivering projects, events, and initiatives that enhance engagement with graduate research, while collaborating closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance and support the Faculty's strategic goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Plan, coordinate and deliver a range of complex administrative tasks to drive projects, events and team-oriented activities for MDHS graduate research.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders of the Graduate Research Office to deliver collaborative activities, events and implement initiatives including policy changes across the MDHS faculty.
- Create and maintain through continuous review of MDHS content on relevant websites and platforms to ensure compliance with University of Melbourne policies.

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- A relevant degree with experience within the higher education sector; or a combination of relevant experience and education/ training.
- Demonstrated high-level project and change management skills and the ability to deliver projects within expected standards and timeframes.
- Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly both in a team and independently, in an environment with changing demands.

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

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

**Your New Team
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences** The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is a diverse faculty renowned for its research excellence, teaching, training, and policy leadership across the breadth of medical, biomedical and health science fields. Led by the Dean, Professor Jane Gunn, the faculty is Australia’s overall leader in clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences, and sits at the heart of a flourishing ecosystem of globally recognised health and biomedical organisations across Victoria. Partnerships are key to our continued success in education, research and enhancing the health and wellbeing of our communities.

**What We Offer You!** In addition, we offer the chance 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!

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