Institute Coordinator

Location:

Melbourne Business School

Documentation:

Position Description - Institute Coordinator, SVC

Employment Type:

FP - Full-Time Permanent

Department:

Academic

Closing Date:

30 Nov 2025

• Support the establishment and growth of the new Sustainable Value Creation Institute (SVCI)
• Full-time, permanent position
• Hybrid role with Carlton base location

About Us

The purpose of Melbourne Business School (MBS) Ltd is to unleash ideas and leaders for a sustainable future. The School's strategic vision is to be among the top-ranked providers of business education within the Asia-Pacific Region, to be the first choice of students and clients seeking award and non-award educational experiences, and to be esteemed globally as a leading supplier of academic and business research.

The School has established the Institute to fundamentally advance sustainable value creation across corporate Australia by delivering:

• World-class capability, enabling senior leaders to make more confident, future-ready decisions.

• Rigorous, actionable research on priority business problems, supported by advocacy.

• Valuable, transformative cross-sectoral dialogues for senior leaders.

The Opportunity

This newly created role will provide high-level coordination and administrative support to ensure the effective operation of the Institute. As the successful candidate, you will play a central role in supporting the Institute's programs, research initiatives, partnerships, and events, enabling the Institute to deliver its strategic objectives.

Some additional responsibilities will also include:

• Provide executive support to the Institute's leadership team, including meeting scheduling, calendar management, and administrative follow-up.
• Engage with senior leaders in the administration and organisation of high-profile events.
• Liaise with internal departments such as Facilities, Events, Finance, Marketing, and Alumni to align support services with Institute needs.
• Assist in the planning and execution of key programs and research events, working closely with the Institute's Director, Executive Director, Research Director and wider team.
• Coordinate project delivery activities, including the preparation of program materials (e.g., facilitator packs, workbooks), technical requirements, and documentation.
• Manage updates to the Institute's website and digital channels.
• Work collaboratively with MBS's Central Marketing Services to produce and update marketing materials, digital content, and event collateral.

About you

As a highly organised and articulate individual with a passion for operations and administration, you will thrive on supporting and coordinating a myriad of different tasks. Additionally, you will bring to MBS proven experience working within a dynamic operating environment and/or experience in project coordination or event management. Some experience with financial tracking and/or budget coordination will be advantageous to your success in this role.

What's on offer

We value our people and ensure that we can reward you with more than just a salary. Our thanks to you includes:

• Competitive remuneration, including not-for-profit salary packaging options and generous parental leave provisions
• Flexible work options
• Free gym membership, health and wellbeing programs and regular social events
• Access to world-class learning and development programs at a discounted rate
• A workplace that promotes diversity, collaboration, and new ideas in the heart of Melbourne's innovation precinct
• Working alongside talented and supportive colleagues who are passionate about innovation and creativity

To apply, please submit your application including a covering letter and a current resume by Sunday 30th November 2025.