Job no: 0053787
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time; Continuing (0.6 FTE)
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Salary: Level B – $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

• Lead academic support for Indigenous PhD students, fostering Indigenous leadership in health through tailored programs.
• Play a pivotal role in Indigenous doctoral advancement by driving innovative academic initiatives and global engagement.
• 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 Program Coordinator at the University of Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health leads academic initiatives supporting Indigenous PhD students within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. This role develops bespoke academic support, delivers program activities, and coordinates major initiatives such as the Indigenous graduate research symposium and Tanderrum Visiting Scholars Program, fostering Indigenous leadership and advancement in higher education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide high level support and strategic advice to the Director of the Poche Centre to lead the Faculty’s Indigenous graduate research initiatives.
• Deliver bespoke academic support to Indigenous PhD students in the Faculty through strong relationships and engagement. 
• Collaborate with other University of Melbourne faculties and Institutes on matters relating to Indigenous graduate research students, eg Murrup Barak and the Indigenous Knowledges Institute.
• Operate with autonomy and demonstrate flexibility in being able to adapt to changing priorities and demands.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, organisational, and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment. They will possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, balancing multiple priorities in a high-pressure setting, and demonstrate a deep understanding of the needs of Indigenous graduate researchers.

You will also have:

• A PhD in a relevant field of study, or close to attainment, and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in academic program planning and development which will increase the academic opportunities and support for Indigenous graduate research students
• Demonstrated knowledge of the distinct needs and experiences of Indigenous graduate researchers and the broader higher education context.

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 Poche Centre for Indigenous health

The Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health has set a strong foundation toward establishing a new generation of Indigenous health leaders and researchers. Based at the University of Melbourne, a global leader in higher education, we offer Indigenous-led programs that build Indigenous health leadership capital and create academic pathways for PhD and post-doctoral achievement and research impact.

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 the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity 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.

Position Description

Applications close: 25 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time