Project Officer

**Role type**:Part Time 0.4FTE; Fixed term for 12 months
**Department**:Chancellery ; Office of the Provost
**Salary**:$98,870 - $107,023 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Drive social change by engaging senior staff to tailor proven violence prevention strategies in a pioneering pilot at the University of Melbourne.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative i mpact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

**Your next career opportunity**
As a Project Officer for the Working Together with Men pilot program, you'll play a crucial role in promoting men's engagement in gender-based violence prevention at the University of Melbourne. You'll have the opportunity to co-facilitate training workshops for senior male staff members, focusing on allyship and violence prevention. This role offers you the chance to contribute to the University's Respect Action Plan 2025-26, working collaboratively with RMIT to drive meaningful change. You'll gain valuable experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and workshop facilitation while addressing critical social issues in a dynamic university environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Coordinate Pilot Project: Manage key administrative tasks, including inquiry management, onboarding, and event planning.
- Co-Facilitate Workshops: Lead training sessions on gender-based violence prevention, covering topics such as gender equity, sexism, and intersectionality.
- Implement Communication Strategies: Ensure stakeholders are well-informed about project progress, issues, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Build Stakeholder Relationships: Foster effective partnerships to encourage active participation and promote a culture of respect.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a passionate advocate for gender equity with strong project coordination skills, capable of engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders and comfortable discussing sensitive topics in a workshop setting.

**You may also**:

- Have a tertiary qualification with relevant experience in gender-based violence prevention.
- Possess experience in supporting the implementation of programs or initiatives.
- Demonstrate strong co-facilitation skills in workshops, peer support, or mentoring.
- Have excellent organisational and administrative abilities, with attention to detail.

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

**Your new team -**Office of the Provost**
Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports achievement of the vision and objectives for education and community contained in the Advancing Melbourne strategy. The Office of the Provost sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture) within Chancellery.

**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.

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**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.

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

**Join Us and unlock your career potential**
- **Resume**
- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**
- **The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)**

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

**Applications close**:28 October 2025 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.