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Base pay range
A$98,870.00/yr - A$107,023.00/yr
Role type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months
Faculty: The Faculty of Education
Department: The Office of the Dean
Salary: UOM 6 $98,870.00 - $107,023.00 p.a. plus 17% super
The University of Melbourne is seeking a Project Officer to support the Office of the Dean. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of projects, administrative processes, and strategic initiatives across the Faculty of Education.
* Play a pivotal role in supporting the Office of the Dean, ensuring the smooth delivery of projects, administrative processes, and strategic initiatives across the Faculty of Education.
* Join a collaborative and collegial team: the role offers the opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders while contributing meaningfully to the faculty's dynamic and high-impact activities.
* Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Your next career opportunity
This is a dynamic and multifaceted position, supporting a broad range of projects within the Office of the Dean in the Faculty of Education. Working closely with the Dean, the Faculty Executive Director, and a highly collaborative team, the Project Officer plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Faculty's day-to-day activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing high-level project, administrative, HR, and finance support to the Office of the Dean, including drafting communications, coordinating faculty processes, and offering rotational cover for team members.
* Coordinating appointments, academic promotions, performance reviews, mentoring initiatives, and other faculty programs, ensuring timely administration and compliance with requirements.
* Supporting executive committees, working groups, and faculty events by preparing documentation, managing logistics, recording outcomes, and maintaining intranet content and communications.
* Managing operational resources, including space allocation, procurement, and supplies, while contributing to the effective delivery of strategic portfolios and initiatives.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an adaptable and resourceful professional, confident in navigating competing priorities with composure and sound judgement. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you build constructive relationships and engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
* Holding a relevant tertiary qualification, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
* Bringing proven organisational and project management skills to prioritise and deliver tasks within agreed timeframes.
* Offering experience in providing high-level administrative support to senior leaders in complex environments.
* Applying sound judgement and initiative to work independently while adhering to established frameworks and procedures.
What we offer you
* 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
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. For further information, please refer to the attached PD.
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