Graduate Research Coordinator & HDR Leader

UOM University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 153,000 - 176,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Part Time Graduate Research Coordinator within the Department of Medicine, Melbourne Medical School. Based at Royal Melbourne Hospital and Western Health, the role leads graduate research coordination, supporting candidates, supervisors and advisory committees to strengthen governance and wellbeing, ensuring timely completion.

You will apply policy expertise, supervise HDR activities, and promote high-quality supervision across partner

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and primary supervisor registration at the University of Melbourne.
• Bring experience supervising PhD candidates to successful completion as both principal supervisor and co-supervisor.
• Demonstrate expertise coordinating graduate research programmes, including admissions, milestones, candidature management, examinations and completions.
• Respond sensitively to candidates experiencing academic, personal or supervisory difficulties, facilitating appropriate support and referrals.
• Develop supervision capability in others through training, mentoring, professional development and practical guidance on complex HDR matters.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and coordinate committees, workshops, milestones and reporting cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead induction and training sessions that build graduate researchers’ understanding of procedures, milestones, assessments and expectations.
• Provide training, mentoring and expert advice to supervisors on candidature processes, policy changes and supervision best practice.
• Oversee advisory committees and examination processes, including chair appointments, examiner approvals and oral viva implementation.
• Coordinate graduate researcher activities and professional development, including competitions, prizes, industry engagement and placement opportunities.
• Provide pastoral care and mediation support, addressing difficulties early to promote wellbeing, progress and successful completion.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Coordination

Policy expertise

Mentoring

Education

PhD in relevant discipline

Job description

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a Part Time Graduate Research Coordinator within the Department of Medicine, Melbourne Medical School. Based at Royal Melbourne Hospital and Western Health, the role leads graduate research coordination, supporting candidates, supervisors and advisory committees to strengthen governance and wellbeing, ensuring timely completion.

You will apply policy expertise, supervise HDR activities, and promote high-quality supervision across partner