Role type: Part-Time (0.5 or 0.4 FTE),Continuing Research Contingent
Faculty: The Faculty of Arts
Department/School: TheLanguage Testing Research Centre
Salary: UOM 5 or 6(dependent on experience)
$86,943-$109,163p.a(pro rata for part-time)plus 17% super

InternationallyrecognisedLanguage Testing Research Centre/senioroperational and finance leadership remit / research-rich environment.

Apply your administrative and financeexpertiseto empower high-impact language assessment research and industry partnerships.

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 tobenefitsociety through the transformative impact of education and research.Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity
You will play a pivotalrolecoordinating operations,financeand research support within a renowned language testingcentre. You will collaborate closely with academic leaders, industrypartnersand professional colleagues to enable successful projects and grants. You will enjoy a flexible part-time role that builds deepexpertisein university research administration.

What you will deliver:

Provideexpert advice on policies, budgets,contractsand compliance, ensuringcentreactivities meet University requirements.

Manage LTRC finances, including monitoring transactions, reconciliations,invoicingand regular reporting to Centre Directors.

Coordinate procurement, contractor engagement and grant and contract submissions, liaising with legal and external partners.

Support researchers with competitive grant applications, budget acquittals, progressreportingand research output data management.

Oversee event administration, advisory board support,



websiteupdatesand continuous improvement ofcentreoperations.

Maintain databases and website content with accuracy, and use systems to track grants,publicationsand contracts.

Support grant applications,contractsand variations, working confidently with institutional compliance and reporting requirements.

You may be a great fitifyou:

Hold a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of training and specialist administrativeexpertise.

Demonstrate robust budgeting skills, including coordinating budgets,monitoringexpenditureand preparingaccuratefinancial reports.

Bring experience preparing research and financial reports against performance targets within complex, multi-project environments.

Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including senior academics,researchersand industry partners, in a collegial manner.

For furtherinformationplease 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:

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 and cultural 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- TheLanguage Testing Research Centre
At the Language Testing Research Centre, you will join a globallyrecognisedhub for language assessment innovation.Embedded in the School of Languages and Linguistics and the Faculty of Arts, you will collaborate with leading researchers and professional staff.
Together, you will support impactful projects that advance language education, inform policy and enrich diverse communities in Australia and beyond.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safeorganisation. 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 atUniMelb.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.VisitourIndigenous staff pageto 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***********@unimelb.edu.au

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A Working with Children Check isrequiredfor all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

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📌 Administrative Officer, LTRC (Melbourne)
🏢 University Of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne