Role type: Fixed term for 12 months
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department/ School: Department of Economics
Salary: UoM 6 $100,847 - $109,163 AUD p.a. plus 17% super

• Contribute to academic excellence by collaborating with diverse stakeholders and developing versatile administrative skills.
• Apply now for this rewarding opportunity to support teaching and learning in a leading business faculty.
• Investing in you - 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
Join the Student and Academic Services team as a Department Support Officer (Academic), where you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of teaching and learning activities within the Faculty of Business and Economics. In this dynamic role, you'll gain invaluable experience in providing high-level administrative support across various areas, including assessment management, timetabling, and event coordination. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, develop your problem-solving skills, and contribute to the overall success of the faculty's academic programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessment and Engagement Support: Coordinate and administer mid-semester tests, alternate exam arrangements, supplementary exams, and results processing.
• Timetabling and Enquiry Management: Prepare and monitor teaching timetables, respond to student enquiries, and liaise with relevant staff.
• Event and Visitor Coordination: Provide administrative support for seminars, visitors, and guests, including publicity and resource allocation.
• Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with internal staff to ensure efficient service delivery and active participation in relevant communities of practice.
• Project and Task Management: Undertake additional tasks and projects as directed by the Department Senior Manager or Head of Department

You may be a great fit if:
You are an autonomous, adaptable, and proactive professional with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing demands effectively while providing high-level client service and support.

You may also:

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation and initiative.
• Capable of working independently while efficiently prioritizing tasks.
• Be adaptable and able to thrive in a flexible and changing environment.
• Exhibit a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

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 - Department of Economics
This should be an elevator pitch for the area. The Department of Economics is a leading department in Australia with a strong postgraduate program and an outstanding group of economists, econometricians and actuaries, all of whom have high research profiles. It is one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Business and Economics. The Department is research active and performs teaching and research in the areas of economics, econometrics and actuarial studies. The Department provides high quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertakes high quality research.

The Faculty of Business and Economics [FBE] 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.

Be Yourself
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. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected] for further information and support.

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• Responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Petra Newton [email protected]. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: Friday 7th November at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: Department Support Officer, Academic_PD.docx