Role type: Continuing
Faculty: The Faculty of Business and Economics
Department/School: Student Employability
Salary: ​UOM 5 - $85,238 to $97,906​ p.a. plus 17% super

• Deliver innovative and impactful programs that prepare students for professional success, combining operational excellence with student-centred engagement.

• Join a collaborative and forward-thinking team, and contribute to initiatives that shape the future of employability.

• Enjoy a benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As Industry Experience Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of innovative programs that enhance student employability across both undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts. Working within a dynamic and collaborative team, you will provide high-level administrative and project support for a diverse portfolio of initiatives, including work-integrated learning subjects, student competitions, and co-curricular programs. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to highly visible and impactful activities that equip students with the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed in their future careers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting program delivery by coordinating activities for for-credit and co-curricular initiatives, ensuring timely and efficient administration across work-integrated learning subjects, competitions, and events.

• Providing high-level administrative and project support, including managing documentation, updating web content, and assisting with event logistics and program communications.

• Collaborating across teams to ensure cohesive, integrated program delivery, while maintaining effective stakeholder engagement with students, staff, and external partners.

• Managing processes and data by adopting digital tools, maintaining accurate records, monitoring performance metrics, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

You may be a great fit if:
You are a proactive and organised professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings a solutions-focused mindset to every task. With exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, you build positive relationships and collaborate effectively across diverse teams. Your ability to prioritise competing deadlines, maintain accuracy under pressure, and adapt to evolving priorities will enable you to succeed in this multifaceted role. Your strong sense of initiative, combined with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes, will ensure you make a meaningful contribution to the success of our student employability programs.

You will also:

• Hold a degree or equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

• Bring demonstrated experience in providing administrative and project support within a busy, deadline-driven environment.

• Possess strong organisational and time-management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, and other digital platforms.

• Exhibit high-level communication skills, with proven ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

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

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - The Faculty of Business and Economics
The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne has been preparing students for exciting and challenging careers in industry since 1924. We have developed an outstanding reputation, locally and internationally, for the quality of our teaching and research. The Faculty has an active board of business leaders, government representatives and community leaders who contribute to the implementation of our vision.
Further information about joining the Faculty is available here: https://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/about/join-fbe

The Student Employability team is a Professional Services Unit of the Faculty of Business and Economics. The team is responsible for delivering a portfolio of work to ensure the Faculty's undergraduate and postgraduate students develop the skills, knowledge and experience they need to excel in their studies and be career-ready upon graduation.

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 Bec Tucker - 0416 888 299 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

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria 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 Petra Newton 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: ​15th September at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-003339 Industry Experience Officer.pdf