Program Support Officer

**Program Support Officer**:
**Position Number**: 0065579
**Location**: Parkville
**Role type**: FTE 0.6; Continuing
**Department**:Research and Enterprise
**Salary**: UoM 4 - $76,901 - $81,615 p.a. plus 17% super (pro-rata for part time)
- Contribute to academic excellence / Support researcher growth / Gain valuable higher education experience
- to play a role in nurturing the next generation of researchers at a world-class university
- 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**
As a Program Support Officer in the Researcher Development Unit, you'll be at the heart of supporting academic growth at the University of Melbourne. You'll gain invaluable experience in coordinating professional development programs, managing events, and providing crucial administrative support. This role offers you the chance to directly impact the development of researchers at all career stages while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Coordinate Research Development Programs: Provide administrative and operational support for RDU programs, ensuring smooth execution of in-person and online sessions.
- Manage Event Logistics: Organise, set up, and attend program sessions, maintaining attendance records and managing Canvas LMS enrolments.
- Collaborate Across the University: Attend meetings as an RDU representative and work respectfully with academics and professional staff at all levels.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a well-organised and adaptable professional with strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced academic environment.

**You may also**:

- Have completed a degree with relevant experience or possess an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
- Have familiarity with Canvas or similar learning management systems.
- Be flexible in your availability to accommodate variable program and event schedules.

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
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members

For more information check out our benefits page

**Your new team - Research Development Unit**

The RDU is part of the Chancellery Research and Enterprise Portfolio within the Chancellery Division of the University. Led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Chancellery Research & Enterprise develops and oversees the research agenda at the University and works in partnership with Academic Divisions to achieve the University’s ensuring research is conducted to the highest ethical standards and with a commitment to excellence.

In line with the University’s operating model, CRE leads work in the following key areas of activity under the Advancing Melbourne strategy:

- Research quality - Deliver the highest quality research across a broad range of disciplines
- Research capability - Attract, develop and retain quality researchers from around the world and nurture research careers (including graduate researchers)
- Research infrastructure - Provide access to a world class research environment
- Research collaboration - Develop beneficial collaborations and partnerships that bring together researchers with research partners
- Interdisciplinary research - Establish and support structures and processes that enable and foster interdisciplinary research
- Research Translation and Impact - Support researchers to translate and realise impact from their research.

**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 thriv