The Opportunity
An exciting internal opportunity has arisen to step into a key leadership role within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Monash University. As the Undergraduate Courses Manager, you will lead the operational delivery and continuous improvement of the School's undergraduate portfolio. This is a critical role that sits at the intersection of education strategy, student experience, and administrative excellence.
Working closely with academic leaders and central teams, you will ensure the effective delivery of coursework programs while driving improvements across processes, systems, and policy implementation. This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing staff member looking to step up into a broader leadership role, expand their exposure to Faculty-level education strategy, and deepen their impact within the student lifecycle.
Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end management of undergraduate courses and associated administration
* Provide expert advice on course and student administration policies and processes
* Oversee admissions, enrolments, progression, and completions
* Analyse course and student data to support planning and decision-making
* Lead and develop a small team, fostering a high-performance, service-oriented culture
* Support key education and promotional activities including Open Day and Orientation
About You
You are an experienced higher education professional who understands the complexities of coursework administration and is ready to take on greater responsibility.
* Demonstrated experience in student and/or program administration within Monash or a similar environment
* Strong knowledge of university policies, processes, and systems across the student lifecycle
* Proven ability to lead, mentor, or coordinate staff and services
* Confidence in providing advice to academic stakeholders and navigating complex issues
* Demonstrated strong communication skills both verbal and written that allow you to work with key stakeholders, both staff and students
* Strong time management, planning and prioritisation skills
* Confidence in working with industry stakeholders
* Managing and planning of key events and meetings in the undergraduate space
* Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen. We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy. In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world\'s best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Flexible and Inclusive Working
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments, including support for parents.
How to Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to the How to apply for Monash Jobs. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request" for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University. This position is only open to applicants who hold valid Australian Work Rights.
Enquiries
Professor Basia Diug, Head, Undergraduate Courses, basia.diug@monash.edu
Position Description
Undergraduate Course Manager
Applications Close
Sunday, 24th May at 11:55pm AEST
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