Academic Programs Officer

**Job no**: 0060472
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing and Fixed-term for 2 years
**Faculty**:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**: Melbourne Dental School
**Salary**:UOM 5 - $79,961- $91,844 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Contribute to support oral health and dental education in a collaborative, dynamic team.**:

- **Opportunity for continuous learning and career development in a renowned institution.**:

- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**
We are currently seeking two full-time staff members for our team at Melbourne Dental School: one for a Continuing position and one for a Fixed-Term role. Join us in this exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative Academic Programs Team, where you can make a meaningful impact on the education and support services we provide to our educators and students. These roles offer a unique chance to contribute to the success of dental degree programs, graduate diploma and certificates and engage with a vibrant academic community, all while working under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Administrative support for the entry-to-practice program administration for components of the student lifecycle.
- Administrative support for special consideration, Board of Examiners, academic progress and misconduct and other issues providing timely and accurate advice to academics and ensuring compliance with University policy.
- Administrative support for interviews for student selection

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- A completed degree with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Knowledge of the University or other tertiary education environment.
- Demonstrated experience in an administrative role that required coordination of a range of complex functions in alignment to detailed policies and procedures.

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 - Melbourne Dental School**
The Melbourne Dental School has a strong tradition in dental research and an established international reputation in several research areas. Research in the School is an integral component of staff and student activities underpinning both the undergraduate and graduate curricula. The major research activities of the school are conducted via three divisions and four major research groups, which range translational biomedical science to clinical studies, pedagogical research. The Head of School joined the University of Melbourne in 2020 and is leading a program of change within the School focusing on strategic reviews of education, research and organisational structure, known as MDS’25.

**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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**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

**Join Us**
- **Resume**:

- **Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience**

**Please note that you are **not required** to respond to the selection c