Research Programs & Communications Coordinator (Part-Time)

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Salary packaging

Discounted services

Job summary

The University of Melbourne's Melbourne Medical School is seeking a Part-time Research Support Coordinator (0.4 FTE) on a fixed-term basis until 31 December 2027. You will coordinate research support initiatives, promote seminars and opportunities, and provide executive support to the Research Director.

You will liaise with diverse stakeholders, manage agendas and minutes, and help deliver newsletters and project initiatives. A relevant degree and strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree or bring equivalent experience in complex administrative or research support environments.
• Demonstrate strong time management, planning and organisational skills, with proven ability to balance competing deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and produce clear, engaging written materials, including newsletters and web content.
• Exercise sound judgement, initiative and discretion, handling confidential information and problem-solving with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Bring experience providing secretariat support, including agendas, minutes, membership management and tracking meeting action items.
• Use Microsoft Office and related systems confidently, with strong attention to detail and openness to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate promotion of research and research training activities, including web content, e-newsletters and recognition of achievements.
• Plan and implement seminars, symposia, workshops and initiatives that enhance research quality and outputs across the School.
• Facilitate access to Faculty and University research support programs, connecting staff and students with relevant opportunities.
• Provide secretariat support for key committees and meetings, including agendas, papers, minutes and follow-up actions.
• Deliver executive support to the Research Director and contribute to strategic School-level projects and events.

Skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Communication

Secretariat support

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Melbourne's Melbourne Medical School is seeking a Part-time Research Support Coordinator (0.4 FTE) on a fixed-term basis until 31 December 2027. You will coordinate research support initiatives, promote seminars and opportunities, and provide executive support to the Research Director.

You will liaise with diverse stakeholders, manage agendas and minutes, and help deliver newsletters and project initiatives. A relevant degree and strong MS Office skills are required.