Research & Training Coordinator - Part-Time (0.4 FTE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Discounted services

Professional development opportunities

LinkedIn Learning

Parental leave

Cultural and recreational discounts

Job summary

University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a part-time Research Support Coordinator to coordinate research support initiatives within Melbourne Medical School. The role offers pro rata salary with 17% superannuation and flexible benefits.

You will promote seminars, grants, and opportunities to enhance research quality and training for staff and students. You will gain exposure to diverse medical research disciplines and the wider university research ecosystem while supporting

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.

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

Planning

Organisation

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a part-time Research Support Coordinator to coordinate research support initiatives within Melbourne Medical School. The role offers pro rata salary with 17% superannuation and flexible benefits.

You will promote seminars, grants, and opportunities to enhance research quality and training for staff and students. You will gain exposure to diverse medical research disciplines and the wider university research ecosystem while supporting