Senior Student

1 month ago

Shepparton, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

About the Role

The Senior Student and Programs Coordinator at the Melbourne Medical School is pivotal in leading a team focused on the academic support of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program within the Rural Pathway at the Rural Clinical School sites in Ballarat, Echuca, Shepparton, and Wangaratta.

The role demands robust leadership skills to effectively guide and develop staff, ensuring high standards of academic administration and compliance are met consistently, while also engaging with a variety of stakeholders to support the effective management of students and the MD program.

Your responsibilities will include:

Lead the Rural Clinical School team, managing day-to-day operations and academic administration, while providing staff development, feedback, and performance management. Oversee compliance, administrative activities, and resource management, liaise with industry partners for placements, and handle contracts and legal agreements. Facilitate continuous improvement, coordinate stakeholder relationships for student support, manage governmental data reporting, and undertake additional project coordination as needed.

Who We Are Looking For
You will possess a degree with substantial experience in student and course administration, demonstrating exceptional leadership in managing and motivating teams, coupled with strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

With a high level of proficiency in computing and standard software applications, you will adeptly handle data and navigate multiple systems, ensuring the smooth operation of complex administrative processes.

Your role requires flexibility, excellent time and task management skills, and the capacity to balance tough conversations with sensitivity.

Experience in the tertiary education sector is desirable, as is familiarity with student management systems and government reporting.

You will also have:

A degree with substantial relevant experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in student and course administration; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.  Demonstrated skills in leading and motivating a team. Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.

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 – “Department of Rural Health"
The Department of Rural Health, part of the prestigious Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne, is making a significant impact on rural healthcare. With locations in Shepparton, Ballarat, Bendigo, and Wangaratta, as well as associations with over 40 rural towns in Victoria, we are dedicated to providing professional health education and research training in a rural context. Our mission is to increase the rural health workforce, and we achieve this through strong partnerships with the local community and healthcare providers, ensuring our programs remain relevant and connected. 

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
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

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.

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