Position Number: 0061233
Location: Werribee
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Melbourne Veterinary School
Salary: UOM 5 - $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. p.a. plus 17% super

• Contribute to world-class education
• Apply now to play a vital role in supporting future veterinary professionals and contribute to academic excellence
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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Your next career opportunity
As an Academic Support Officer at the Melbourne Veterinary School, you'll have the opportunity to contribute significantly to the success of veterinary academic programs. You'll provide high-quality administrative support, coordinate essential academic functions, and serve as a key interface between students, staff, and the school. Based at the Werribee campus, you'll work closely with diverse teams to ensure smooth operations and enhance the student experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate Academic Administration: Manage subject administration, timetabling, examinations, and results processing.
• Support Student Services: Facilitate student engagement activities, provide pastoral care support, and assist with complex queries.
• Enhance Operational Efficiency: Contribute to improving academic services delivery and support committee functions.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work with various university units to deliver seamless services and support international accreditation requirements.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dedicated professional with a degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, possessing excellent administrative skills, a strong customer service orientation, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic academic environment.

You may also:

• Have experience in higher education student administrative support.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Suite and adaptable to university-specific systems.
• Have experience in committee support and event management.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• 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
• Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your New Team – “The Melbourne Veterinary School“
The Melbourne Veterinary School is one of Australia’s leading veterinary schools and a destination of choice for students, academics, professionals and clients for veterinary science.

We recognise the complex interplay with human and environmental health, which leads to better outcomes for animal health and we work across disciplines to tackle major global issues through world-renowned research, education and engagement.

Our staff are internationally recognised and celebrated as leaders in their field. They are recipients of multiple awards from national and international veterinary and scientific organisations, and consulted by the Australian Veterinary Association, World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization and World Organization for Animal Health on global issues.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected]. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

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

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected].

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including 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 Anna Gradoboeva via email at [email protected], 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: 23rd April 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: 0061233_Academic Support Officer__PD.pdf