Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until August 2026
Faculty: Arts
Salary: UOM 6 - $98,870 - $107,023 p.a. plus 17% super

• Apply now to play a crucial role in advancing high-impact research with global significance

• 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 a Research Development Officer in the Faculty of Arts, you'll have the exciting opportunity to support the cutting-edge research of the Initiative for Peacebuilding and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures. You'll work closely with senior academics and stakeholders, developing a broad understanding of the Faculty's research portfolio while honing your skills in research management, finance, and communication. This role offers you the chance to contribute to impactful research addressing critical societal challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implement communications and events: create content across various media and organise impactful research events.

• Oversee research initiative finances: develop and monitor budgets, interpret financial reports, identify financial risks and advise initiative leads

• Ensure governance compliance: coordinate reporting, reviews, and provide executive support to advisory boards and committees.

• Coordinate academic visitor processes: manage applications, visas, travel, and policy compliance for visiting researchers.

You may be a great fit if:
You are a highly organized professional with excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, and have the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic research environment.

You may also:

• Have a relevant tertiary qualification with professional experience in a research-related field.

• Be capable of building productive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrate professional judgement, problem-solving abilities and adaptability in ambiguous situations.

• Have knowledge of Indigenous research environments and cultural protocols.

• Possess strong digital skills and capability in software relevant to the role, such as Excel and content creation platforms

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 - Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. Our five schools, including the Asia Institute, School of Culture and Communication, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, School of Languages and Linguistics, and School of Social and Political Sciences, house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.

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

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, experience and responses to Selection Criteria 3, 4 and 5 in the Position Description.

Please note that you are not required to submit a separate document responding to the selection criteria.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala 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 this position please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close: 6 July 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: 3517372 - Research Development Officer.pdf