Role type: Full time; Fixed-term for 9 months
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super

Flagship student food program leadership / tangible impact on wellbeing and belonging / develop student staff and partnerships. Join us to coordinate inclusive, sustainable food programs that support every student’s success and sense of belonging. Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead the University’s flagship Campus Canteens and Social Dinner programs. You will shape student wellbeing, connection and equity through nutritious, affordable food and inclusive program design. You will gain experience managing student teams, partnerships and data‑driven service improvement in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

- Lead the end‑to‑end operations of Campus Canteens and Social Dinner across Parkville and Southbank.
- Manage food safety, processes and workflows to ensure compliant, efficient and student‑centred food relief services.
- Oversee budgets, supplier relationships and student staffing, supporting performance, development and financial sustainability.
- Develop and deliver multi‑channel communications that promote programs and demonstrate impact to key stakeholders.
- Build partnerships and lead data collection, analysis and reporting to inform service improvement and governance.

Qualifications & Experience





- Hold relevant tertiary qualifications or bring an equivalent blend of education and related experience.
- Bring demonstrated experience managing programs balancing community impact with operational and financial sustainability.
- Use solid analytical skills to interpret data, generate insights and report clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Coordinate communications across social media, digital and print channels, including Instagram and student news.
- Lead and develop staff teams, ideally student employees or interns, with clear expectations and support.
- Operate confidently with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI and Canva, with high attention to detail.

Benefits

- 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 tailored programs such as Academic Women in Leadership and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
- Progressive leave provisions, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave.




- Salary packaging and access to discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
- Unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
- Health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Program.

Team

The Student and Scholarly Services division supports students from first enquiry to graduation. The Student Connection and Belonging team designs inclusive programs that enhance success, wellbeing and community across the University. Working with passionate colleagues, you will embed food security and social connection in the student experience. The team values collaboration, innovation and evidence‑based practice, offering scope to shape initiatives and develop your career.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Chance 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. We are committed to a barrier‑free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. Applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Please contact the Indigenous Employment & Development team at

Application Deadline

Applications close: 26th of July 2026 at 11:55 PM; AEDT.

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📌 Coordinator, Food Programs (Melbourne)
🏢 The University Of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne