Role type: Full-time, Continuing

Department: Student and Scholarly Services - Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education Portfolio

Salary: Senior Manager 1 package p.a. including 17% super

Lead a globally minded residential college / shape transformative student experience / strengthen alumni and community engagement

I nvesting 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 senior role, you will shape the academic and residential life at International House .

You will support an inclusive, globally minded community enabled by student wellbeing and participation , belonging, leadership and academic achievement.

You will collaborate with other Colleges and Halls and with teams across the University to strengthen partnerships, alumni engagement and the overall residential experience.

What you will deliver :

- Lead a welcoming, inclusive residential community and design programmes that enhance student belonging, wellbeing, success and civic responsibility.
- Oversee student welfare, pastoral care, incidents and risks, ensuring safe, supportive environments and compliance with relevant legislation.
- Strengthen relationships with students, alumni, donors and partners, advancing reputation, engagement, philanthropy and community connections.




- Provide inspirational leadership to staff and student leaders, overseeing operations, budgets, contracts and facilities improvements.
- Develop and implement strategic and operational plans for International House, with clear KPIs and continuous improvement processes.

You may be a great fit if you:

- Hold a relevant postgraduate qualification and demonstrate substantial management expertise , preferably in higher edu cation or other complex organisations .
- Bring extensive experience in student accommodation or residential colleges, mentoring and supporting students' academic and social wellbeing.
- Demonstrate success developing and delivering strategic and operational plans, leading continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide outstanding people leadership, building collaborative, high-performing teams and managing performance, operations and financial resources.
- Excel at relationship-building, consultation and negotiation with diverse stakeholders, including executives, students, alumni and external partners.
- Offer experience working with fundraising or advancement teams and, ideally, exposure to higher education environments.

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:

- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
- Supportive work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs 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 discount e 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.

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team - " University Colleges and Residential Life "

International House sits within the University Colleges and Residential Life portfolio in Student and Scholarly Services. The portfolio unites University-owned colleges and halls to deliver residential experiences that foster wellbeing, belonging and success.

You will join a team-oriented leadership group across residences and services to design inclusive, impactful communities and programmes . Together, you will contribute to Advancing Melbourne 2030 by enhancing student experience and strengthening alumni and community connections.

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