Project Officer

**Job no**: 0043873
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; 12 month fixed term
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
**Department**:People, Community and Partnerships
**Salary**:UOM 6 - $92,749.00 - $100,397.00 pa plus 17% super
- **Provide operational support for international strategic initiatives within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences.**:

- **Facilitates the development and management of key international relationships, enhancing global collaboration and strategic partnerships.**:

- **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**
The Project Officer - International, situated in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, collaborates closely with senior faculty members to execute the International Strategy. Responsibilities include managing relationships with global stakeholders, providing operational advice, and supporting program development and agreements. The role also entails coordinating international delegations, meetings, and strategic initiatives in alignment with university objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Lead liaison activity with international partners and prospective partners together with and on behalf of leading academic staff
- Develop, nurture and manage the Faculty’s relationship with key international stakeholders
- Ensure accurate reporting on agreements in relation to the Foreign Relations Act and in accordance with University records management policy.
- Advise Faculty and Faculty partners on protocol for international visits, agreements and joint activities

**Who We Are Looking For**

You will also have:

- Completion of a tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/ training.
- Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills and the ability to work with a high level of attention to detail and meet deadlines.
- A high level of cross-cultural awareness and the proven ability to liaise effectively across cultural boundaries.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**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, a cornerstone of excellence, boasts an impressive research legacy and holds the prestigious position of the University of Melbourne's largest faculty. With an astounding research revenue of over $420 million in 2021, we are at the forefront of health research in Australia. Our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship is underlined by $85 million in commercialisation and government income, along with notable investments in intellectual property assets.

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

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

- **The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found below)**

**Selection Criteria Questions**
**1. Why are you interested in this role as a secondment opportunity?**
**2. What relevant experience and skills do you have and can bring to this role?**
**3. How do you organise your work when you are required