Role

Role type: Full Time (1.0 FTE); Fixed-term for 9 months Faculty: Faculty of Science Department/ School: Science Secretariat Salary: UOM 5: $86,943 - $99,864 p.a. plus 17% super

What you will deliver

Administer graduate researcher enrolments, inductions and candidature variations within policy frameworks and agreed service standards. Provide accurate advice on University and Faculty policies to graduate researchers, supervisors and professional staff. Plan and support induction, enrichment and professional development events for graduate researchers. Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing processes, implementing enhancements and sharing good practice across the team. Prepare reports and communications, including newsletter content, to support compliance, planning and engagement.

You may be a great fit if you

Demonstrate skill interpreting policy and advising diverse stakeholders on procedures and requirements. Manage high-volume workloads with accuracy, meeting deadlines in busy, deadline-driven environments. Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, tailoring messages for students, academics and senior staff. Value inclusive, student‑centred service and enjoy working collaboratively within cross‑functional teams. Use databases, spreadsheets and reporting tools confidently, with capacity to learn new systems quickly. Hold an undergraduate qualification or bring equivalent administrative experience in complex organisations.

Benefits

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and career development opportunities.

- 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 – Science Secretariat

Your new team sits within the Science Secretariat, supporting graduate researchers across seven diverse schools. We design and deliver enrolment, candidature and development services that enable graduate researchers to thrive. You will join colleagues who value collaboration, continuous improvement and inclusive, student‑focused service.

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.

Aboriginal & 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 our Indigenous Employment & Development team at

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.

Contact

Want to know more? For queries related to this specific position, contact Melissa Pearson at For questions related to our recruitment process email Oliver Bukasa at For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 or at (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applications close: 7 October 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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