About VU: At Victoria University (VU), we're committed to being one of the world's leading impact-driven universities by ****.
Through our innovative approach to learning, strong industry and community partnerships, and commitment to research excellence, we empower our students and staff to make a meaningful difference.
The Graduate Research School supports graduate researchers and supervisors across the University and oversees the delivery of Victoria University's research degree programs, working closely with Colleges, Institutes and Research Centres to deliver a high-quality research training experience.
About the Role: Unique prospect to influence the research training experience of graduate researchers across diverse disciplines while contributing to the development of innovative, contemporary research education.
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Graduate Research School, you will provide academic leadership, coordination and oversight of HDR coursework units across Victoria University's research degree programs.
You will drive curriculum innovation, ensure the quality and continuous improvement of coursework offerings, contribute to teaching and assessment, and support graduate researchers as they develop the knowledge and skills required for successful research careers.
Key responsibilities include: Leading the development, delivery, quality assurance and continuous improvement of HDR coursework units.
Coordinating curriculum design, approval processes, reporting and stakeholder consultation.
Teaching into HDR coursework units and contributing to assessment and student success.
Developing innovative learning experiences across face-to-face, block, online and blended delivery modes.
Supporting graduate researcher orientation, progression and engagement.




Contributing to research training initiatives and professional development programs for HDR students and supervisors.
Working collaboratively with Colleges, Research Institutes, Centres and academic staff across the University.
Position Details: Classification: Academic Level C Salary: *$138, 695 pro-rata per annum to $159,922 pro-rata per annum Employment Type: Part Time Hours per Week: 29.4 Location: Footscray Park Campus *These are full time equivalent salary ranges.
For a detailed overview of the role's duties and responsibilities, please refer to Position Description.
About You: You are an accomplished academic with a robust commitment to research training excellence and student success.
You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working across disciplines to create engaging and impactful learning experiences.
To be successful, you will bring: A PhD in any discipline.
Demonstrated experience as a Higher Degree Research (HDR) supervisor.
Experience developing, reviewing and delivering postgraduate curriculum.
Proven teaching and assessment experience at postgraduate level.
A strong understanding of research training pedagogy and graduate researcher development.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
Strong organisational, coordination and problem-solving capabilities.
A commitment to quality improvement, equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education.
Highly regarded: Experience coordinating HDR coursework units, graduate research initiatives or other academic leadership activities.
Please note: The University is a Child Safe organisation.You willbe requiredto hold a current Employee - Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior tocommencingemployment.
Who to Contact?
Name: Professor Dianne Hall Position Title: Associate Dean, Graduate Research Phone:

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