Honours Officer

2 weeks ago


Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

**Job no**: 0037647
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 10 months until March 2024
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Learning and Teaching Unit
**Salary**:UOM 5 - $76,886 - $88,312 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Join us to make a meaningful impact on health equity and wellbeing through research and programs**:

- **Unique opportunity to support student success and contribute to the growth of MDHS Honours programs**:

- **UOM 5 - $76,886 - $88,312 p.a, 17% super and benefits**

**About the Role**
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a passion for student support and education. As the Honours Officer, you will play a crucial role in providing accurate and detailed information to prospective students and supporting the Honours Team Coordinator in delivering student support and enrichment initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive team culture within the Learning and Teaching Unit, while also contributing to the ongoing success and growth of the MDHS Honours programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Deliver expert service and advice to stakeholders of the Learning and Teaching Unit within agreed service standards, referral protocols and a framework of excellence in customer service.
- Perform all aspects of the admissions process within specified turn-around times and report any difficulties to the Honours Team Coordinator.
- Contribute to the organisation of honours enrichment activities such as orientation, Honours Student Conference, Honours Alumni Mentoring program and Academic Skills workshops to enhance student experience, and actively participate in the Honours Alumni Mentoring Program and University Open Day.

**Who We Are Looking For**
We're seeking an individual who can establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders, adapt to changing demands, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You should possess excellent computer skills, including experience with spreadsheets and enterprise databases, and be able to implement and advise on established policies and procedures. Demonstrated experience in business process development and documentation is also highly valued.

You will also have:

- A relevant degree with experience within the higher education sector; or a combination of relevant experience and education/ training.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
- Demonstrated high-level organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multi-task to meet deadlines and to use initiative in problem-solving.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to providing a high level of customer service.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
- This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone._

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

**Your New Team - “Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences“**
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne is a leading institution in research, teaching, and student support. The faculty is committed to advancing health and well-being through open inquiry and community scholarship. At MDHS, we value inclusivity and strive to provide an outstanding learning and teaching experience that fosters a sense of belonging and engagement for all our students.

The Faculty has a student teaching load in excess of 8,500 equivalent full-time students including more than 1,700 research higher degree students. The Faculty has approximately 2,195 staff comprising 642 professional staff and 1,553 research and teaching staff.

**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**
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
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