Academic Programs Coordinator

**Job no**: 0022139
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**: Learning and Teaching Unit
**Salary**:UOM 6 - $92,749 - $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Opportunity to shape curriculum development through committee support and quality assurance.**:

- **Collaborative team culture fostering innovation and continuous improvement.**:

- **$92,749 - $100,397 p.a., 17% super, and benefits**

**About the Role**
This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented Academic Programs Coordinator to join the MDHS Academic Programs Policy and Governance team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the curriculum management and development functions of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences. You will have the opportunity to coordinate the academic approvals process, contribute to administrative strategies, and collaborate with various learning and teaching committees. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development as you contribute to the strategic goal of reducing the administrative burden for academic staff while improving the student experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide executive support to committees and working groups, including agenda and minutes preparation.
- Oversee quality of proposals for publication, provide support and training for CAPS users.
- Develop and improve documentation, processes, and practices to support faculty staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You have demonstrated exceptional organisational and time management skills, effectively prioritising tasks with accuracy and attention to detail to meet competing deadlines. Your strong customer service ethic enables you to thrive in a fast-paced environment, providing excellent service to diverse clients with varying needs. You have the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic setting, adapting to changing demands.

You will also have:

- Relevant undergraduate qualification with experience in the higher education sector; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Ability to manage staff resources to ensure high productivity outcomes for the Faculty in relation to approvals and curriculum configuration.
- Highly developed computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft programs and other specialized software to a high level.
- Demonstrated ability to create effective working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders, with an open mindset.

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 & Health Sciences has an enviable research record and is the University of Melbourne’s largest faculty in terms of management of financial resources, employment of academic and professional staff, teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate (including research higher degree) students and the conduct of basic and applied research. The Faculty’s 2021 revenue was in excess of $880M. Nearly 60% of this income relates to research activities.

The Faculty has a student teaching load in excess of 7,500 equivalent full-time students including more than 1,000 research higher degree students. The Faculty has approximately 2,200 staff comprising 700 professional staff and 1,500 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**
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We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
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