Position Number: JR-014425
Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 12 months
Location: Parkville
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School: Melbourne School of Population & Global Health
Salary: UoM 5 - $86,943 - $99,864 plus 17% super
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will provide high-level executive and administrative support to a leading public health department. You will coordinate resources, events and stakeholder engagement, enabling world-class research and teaching to thrive.
Coordinate meetings, seminars, conferences and travel logistics , ensuring details are accurate , timely and aligned with University processes.
Act as first point of contact for staff and students, advising on policies, procedures, expenses and approvals.
Maintain Centre resources, spaces and communications, including website content, office coordination and OHS-related inductions and documentation.
You may be a great fit if you:
Demonstrate experience supporting senior academic or research staff, including complex travel, meetings, committees and accurate records management.
Coordinate events, courses or forums end-to-end, from planning and promotion to logistics , registration and follow-up.
Use Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams and web content tools confidently, with capacity to learn new university systems.
For further information, please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:
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 and cultural leave
Within the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, you will join Australia’s leading public health community. The Centre for Health Policy is transitioning to a department, combining research strength with a vibrant teaching programme . You will support researchers addressing health equity, policy and systems challenges in a research-income-driven environment. As part of a collaborative professional services team, you will enable smooth operations for research and students.
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 Korin Korin , our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via [email protected]
Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: Sunday, 12th July 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
PD_JR-014425 Centre Administrator & Executive Assistant.docx
