Research Support Coordinator

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

Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed term until 31 December 2027 Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/ School: Melbourne Medical School Salary: $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. (pro rata for part time) plus 17% super

Engage with a diverse range of health and medical researchers and develop an understanding of the broader research ecosystem.

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne 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.

Your next career opportunity

In this role, you will coordinate research support initiatives across a world-leading medical school. You will help promote seminars, grants and other opportunities to strengthen research quality and training for staff and students. You will gain broad exposure to diverse medical research disciplines and the wider University research ecosystem.

What you will deliver:

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.

You may be a great fit if you:

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.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

Your new team – Melbourne Medical School

Melbourne Medical School is Australia's oldest medical school and a global leader in teaching, research and policy. Based in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, the School partners with leading hospitals and research institutes across Victoria. As part of the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, you will join a collaborative, impact-focused community.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb. We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [e-mail].

Applications close: 17 November 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-019927 Research Support Coordinator PD.docx JR-019927 Research Support Coordinator PD.pdf