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via LinkedIn posted_at: 9 hours agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job no: 0058900 Location: Parkville Role type: Full time; Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Salary: UOM 8 – $110,709 - $119,829 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that Job no: 0058900

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full time; Continuing

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Salary: UOM 8 – $110,709 - $119,829 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About - Faculty Of Engineering And Information Technology

https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary School organised into three key areas... Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI). FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society.

FEIT has never been better positioned as a global leader, anchored in the dynamic Asia Pacific region, creating and curating knowledge to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Through our students and our relationships with communities, we can not only respond to society’s needs but anticipate and create engineering and IT solutions for the future.

About The Role

We are seeking an International Partnerships Manager to join our team and lead our global engagement efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for nurturing relationships with our international partners throughout the entire partnership lifecycle, with the goal of building and maintaining strong, ongoing collaborations that enhance research, teaching, learning, and engagement activities. Working closely with academic and professional teams, you will collaboratively develop and implement strategies, programs of work, and support mechanisms to enable the Faculty's international focused activities. In this role as the key liaison between the Faculty and our international partners, intercultural competency and a proven track record in partnership development and relationship management is critical.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for nurturing international collaborations with education institutes, government bodies, NFPs, and industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities include:
• Managing relationships with international partners with a focus on expanding and sustaining mutually beneficially, long-term relations through the delivery of programs of work and ongoing engagement.
• Contributing to the development of the Faculty’s international strategy with consideration of University and National strategies, and linking this to an annual work plan.
• Identifying and assessing new opportunities and providing advice to the Faculty on the value of these opportunities, with a focus on international engagement that support the Faculty’s global reputation through academic, engagement and research partnerships. Opportunities could include research collaborations, joint curriculum, and programs that enhance staff and graduate research student mobility.
• Creating and managing frameworks to ensure partnerships are active and utilised fully, and implanting evaluation criteria to assess effectiveness and report on partnership activities.

About You

To be success for this role you will have:
• Extensive experience and qualifications in establishing and nurturing international partnerships or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders, including senior executives and professional teams, and to negotiate resource and support allocation to achieve portfolio objectives.
• Exemplary communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and influence.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategies, processes, guidelines, frameworks, and work plans.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About The University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits Of Working With Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Applications close: 26 March 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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via Adzuna posted_at: 21 hours agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job no: 0058858 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Salary: UOM 6 – $89,182 - $96,536 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land Job no: 0058858
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Salary: UOM 6 – $89,182 - $96,536 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About - Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary School organised into three key areas; Computing... and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI). FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society.

FEIT has never been better positioned as a global leader, anchored in the dynamic Asia Pacific region, creating and curating knowledge to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Through our students and our relationships with communities, we can not only respond to society’s needs but anticipate and create engineering and IT solutions for the future.

About the Role
The Engagement and Planning Coordinator will work alongside the Manager, Engagement to deliver operational plans for engagement and partnerships with industry, government and community for the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT).

The role will also work with the Strategic Initiatives Manager and Head of Strategy, Planning & Resources to assist in the administration of faculty business planning, governance activities, and provide project support.

Reporting to the Manager, Engagement, the role will collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to support the development and implementation of initiatives that grow our engagement, reputation, and impact.

The position will be primarily responsible for the administrative coordination of assigned initiatives and will provide significant support towards achieving positive outcomes by performing a range of activities that support planning, communication, implementation and evaluation.

The Engagement and Planning Coordinator will deliver events, contribute to project activity, prepare communication and presentation materials, provide secretariat support to faculty level committees and working groups, and assist with preparing reports.

Responsibilities include:
• Coordinating project administration and preparing project documentation, including project plans, schedule, implementation plans, work plans and timeframes, communications, evaluation, and identification of key responsibilities and milestones – in collaboration with the Manager, Engagement.
• Providing secretariat support for Faculty committees and engagement projects as required, including scheduling meetings, timely preparation of agendas and minutes, collating and distributing papers, and coordinating action items.
• With the guidance of the Manager, Engagement, implementing a range of initiatives to support stakeholder engagement, ensuring all aspects of engagement activities are proactively planned and achieved.
• Providing administrative support to the Head of Strategy, Planning & Resources and the Strategic Initiatives Manager for activities such as business planning, governance planning and record management, communication, and gift administration.

About You
To be successful in this role you will bring excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability in drafting reports, creating communications and developing presentation materials with a high degree of accuracy. You will demonstrate skills in negotiation and influencing with an ability to engage stakeholders for project outcomes. You will have excellent time management and organisational skills; including demonstrated experience in prioritising and effectively balancing competing demands.

You will also have:
• Completion of an undergraduate tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Strong demonstrated committee secretariat skills.
• Analysis, including the ability to manipulate, interpret, and present quantitative data, synthesise information and develop insights.
• Technical Skills, and capacity to learn and use in-house administrative database systems, including experience with web content management systems.
• Collaboration, including the ability to work co-operatively and positively in a multidisciplinary based environment and liaise with people from diverse backgrounds.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Applications close: 14 March 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 9 hours agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job no: 0028429 Location: Parkville Role type: Full time; Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics Salary: UOM 8 – $110,709 - $119,829 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the Job no: 0028429

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full time; Continuing

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics

Salary: UOM 8 – $110,709 - $119,829 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About - Faculty Of Business And Economics

https://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/about

The Faculty offers extensive undergraduate, graduate and research higher degree study options through the Bachelor of Commerce and Melbourne Business School suite of programs, as well as the Melbourne Business School MBA. We’re proud to be consistently ranked as a... leading university around the world for research and teaching.

The Faculty of Business and Economics and Melbourne Business School hold Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation and EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation. The Faculty and Melbourne Business School subscribe to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative founded by the United Nations, a platform to raise the profile of sustainability in schools globally, and to equip today's business students with the understanding and ability to deliver responsible and transformative change in the future.

About The Role

The Senior Accreditation Coordinator is responsible for supporting and coordinating the effective development and implementation of external accreditation activities and business intelligence reporting within the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE). This encompasses: the management of Faculty-level international business accreditation and ranking processes (in conjunction with Melbourne Business School Ltd), including reporting, data collection and analysis; benchmarking with national and international schools; and supporting coordination of department and discipline accreditation and quality functions.

To support the Faculty’s pursuit and maintenance of accreditation (specifically associated with Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS)), this position is responsible for providing high-level support and specialist advice to the senior leadership of the Faculty. The position coordinates collection, management, analysis, and reporting of all relevant accreditation information; provides support for accreditation assurance activities; and assists in the implementation of accreditation processes in the Faculty, including working with academic departments and the Faculty’s Williams Centre for Learning Advancement on monitoring assurance of outcomes.

You will play a lead role in improving Faculty performance in reporting capabilities and ensuring best practice reporting methods are developed and adopted. The position works closely with the Faculty’s Senior Manager, Accreditation, senior leadership team, key stakeholders from departments and professional services units, the Williams Centre, Melbourne Business School, and staff from across the University.

Responsibilities include:
• Developing and maintaining expertise in accreditation-related matters specifically associated with AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, together with other external bodies, such as the United Nations Principle for Responsible Management Education (PRME), as required.
• Managing and writing formal accreditation documentation and requirements; undertake benchmarking, and draft and finalize reports in a variety of formats.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, including: Faculty senior leadership, Melbourne Business School leadership, and FBE and MBSL academic and professional staff; the University community and alumni; stakeholders in international and industry accreditation bodies; accreditation staff in higher education; and other key stakeholders within the Faculty and University.
• Contributing to the Accreditation Unit to provide management and executive reporting across the Faculty. 

About You

To be successful in this role you will have excellent organisational skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, whilst working under pressure to meet tight deadlines.  You will be confident in your ability to manage and implement change in a challenging environment. You will have high-level problem-solving skills, with the ability to exercise significant judgment and initiative as well as being able to build working relationships and interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 

You will also have:
• Postgraduate qualifications (or progress towards postgraduate qualifications) in a business/ management related discipline with extensive relevant experience in a quality assurance/ accreditation/ business intelligence role; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/ or education/ training.
• Proven experience managing and implementing strategic projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare complex reports which include extensive data analysis to support the report’s contentions.
• Demonstrated data management, Excel and statistical analysis skills. Experience in accreditation project activities and processes.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About The University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits Of Working With Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave.
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading.
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs.
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club.
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families.

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and responses against selection criteria 2, 3 and 5 only^ (found highlighted in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact  us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 9 hours agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job no: 0039329 Location: Parkville Role type: Full time; Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics Department/School: Dean's Office Salary: UOM 6 – $89,182 – $96,536 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung Job no: 0039329

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full time; Continuing

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics

Department/School: Dean's Office

Salary: UOM 6 – $89,182 – $96,536 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About - Faculty Of Business And Economics

https://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/about

The Faculty offers extensive undergraduate, graduate and research higher degree study options through the Bachelor of Commerce and Melbourne Business School suite of programs, as well as the Melbourne Business School MBA. We’re proud... to be consistently ranked as a leading university around the world for research and teaching.

The Faculty of Business and Economics and Melbourne Business School hold Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation and EFMDQuality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation. The Faculty and Melbourne Business School subscribe to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative founded by the United Nations, a platform to raise the profile of sustainability in schools globally, and to equip today's business students with the understanding and ability to deliver responsible and transformative change in the future.

About The Role

The key focus of the Accreditation Knowledge Officer is to provide technical and general support for the Faculty of Business and Economics, focussing on data, quality and accreditation activities for AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and EQUIS (EFMD Quality Improvement System) accreditation. The role also works collaboratively on joint projects between FBE and the Melbourne Business School, including rankings and reporting.

Working under general direction of the Senior Manager, Accreditation, within the Accreditation Unit at the Faculty of Business and Economics, the role demonstrates subject-matter and business process expertise in areas of responsibility, and also provides administrative and general support for the Accreditation Unit – including communication with key stakeholders, maintenance of documentation, and support for the team’s digital presence.

Responsibilities include:
• Collecting, formatting and processing data from relevant stakeholders to ensure consistency in standards and data quality
• Administering data management systems and undertaking high-level administrative functions in line with the Faculty's data collection and reporting requirements
• Designing, documenting, and managing processes to ensure the integrity and appropriate management of accurate data required for reporting for AACSB, EQUIS certification, rankings, and joint projects

About You

You are experienced in data governance, collection, and management, with the capacity to develop into a subject-matter expert for technical domains. You are able to analyse and problem-solve with ease, identifying data quality issues and gaps as part of your reviews and proactively working to rectify these issues. Your high-level verbal and written communication skills enable you to liaise with staff at a range of levels across the organisation and build effective working relationships. You must be well organised and possess strong time-management skills, able to prioritise your own workload to meet tight deadlines in collaboration with a small, tight-knit team.

You will also have:
• Completion of a relevant degree and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant substantial technical experience and/or education and training
• High level of proficiency in the use of standard application and data management (including Excel and the MS Office suit of programs)
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential and appropriate manner

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About The University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits Of Working With Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against selection criteria 2, 4 and 5 only^ (found highlighted in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact  us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au
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via Times Higher Education posted_at: 19 hours agoschedule_type: Full-time
Location: Parkville Role type: Fixed-term for 12 months Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/School: Melbourne School of Global and Population Health Salary: Level A - $77,171 - $104,717 p.a. / Level B - $110,236 - $130,900 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Location: Parkville

Role type: Fixed-term for 12 months

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School: Melbourne School of Global and Population Health

Salary: Level A - $77,171 - $104,717 p.a. / Level B - $110,236 - $130,900 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About The Health Economics Unit

The Health Economics Unit is a thriving unit of about 24 health economists and 10 PhD students. The HEU delivers a successful programme of teaching within the Masters in Public Health and a Graduate Certificate... in Health Economics and Economic Evaluation. HEU is also a member of the University of Melbourne Health Economics Group (UMHEG) which also includes Nossal Institute for Global Health, The Department of Economics and Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic and Social Research.

About the Role

Working as part of research team, you will be expected to support, develop, and manage a program of health economics research under direction from Prof Kim Dalziel and A/Prof Ilias Goranitis. The post(s) will provide an exciting opportunity to specialise in health economic evaluation and support the generation of health economics evidence required by Melbourne Genomics to inform the implementation of genomic medicine in the State of Victoria and across Australia.

Responsibilities include:
• Supporting research activities consistent with the needs of the group and the agreed research program
• Assisting with preparing high-quality research outputs in peer review journals, including methodological and empirical research findings
• Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary research team and with researchers
• Developing and managing a research program consistent with the needs of the group and the agreed research program

About You

You will be able to demonstrate high-level communication skills (written and verbal) and the capacity to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

You will also have:
• Honours level or Masters level qualification in a relevant discipline (Economics, Health Economics, Health Services Research, Health Sciences)
• Quantitative research experience including writing research proposals, conducting literature reviews, conducting research and writing manuscripts.
• Demonstrated high-level skills related to collection, collation and analysis of health data.

Please note: to ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, a successful candidate would be required to pass a Working with Children Check in Australia.

About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Applications close: 30 Mar 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Position description: 0057799_Research Assistant Research Fellow (Health Economics)_PD.pdf
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 1 day agoschedule_type: Part-time
Job no: 0058713 Location: Parkville Role type: Part time (0.6 FTE); Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Science Department/School: Melbourne Medical School Salary: UOM 5 – $76,866 - $88,312 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, Job no: 0058713

Location: Parkville

Role type: Part time (0.6 FTE); Continuing

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Science

Department/School: Melbourne Medical School

Salary: UOM 5 – $76,866 - $88,312 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About The Department Of Paediatrics

www.paediatrics.unimelb.edu.au/

The Department of Paediatrics is the flagship representative of the University’s partnership with the Royal Children’s Hospital. The Department has responsibility for the Child ... Adolescent Health component of the Doctor of Medicine course of the School.

The Department delivers a range of teaching across the clinical, biological and health sciences and within the MD program and is responsible for the teaching of child and adolescent health, paediatric surgery, and other specialties in relationship to children, adolescents and their families, including mental health.

About The Role

The Clinical Programs Officer is responsible for providing quality administrative support for Campus education programs offered by the Department of Paediatrics, some of which are run in collaboration with Campus Partners and include various Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs (e.g. Clinical Paediatric Update and Grand Rounds).

The Clinical Programs Officer will work with a nominated Lead Academic to support the relevant program. The role is part of a small team of administrators who will share teaching and learning portfolios for delivery of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the Royal Children's Hospital site. The team is required to work collaboratively to deliver a range of functions contributing to the effective delivery of student teaching and learning responsibilities within the Child and Adolescent Health rotation.

Responsibilities include:
• Liaise with stakeholders, academics and Campus Partners professionally and positively to ensure excellent delivery and outcomes for each program.
• Promote the educational agenda of the Department and Campus partners within the Melbourne Children's Campus community via internal bulletins and newsletters and monitor and maintain relevant content on the Department's and the Melbourne Childrens’ websites.
• Administrative and logistical support for each program, including scheduling, booking venues, setting up online videoconferencing and organising AV services, supporting registration of participants, catering, and organisation of training materials.
• Provide support to the Clinical Student Coordinator for the Doctor of Medicine Program in all aspects related to delivery and administration requirements.

About You

You have experience in an administrative role demonstrating a commitment to client service principles and the ability to manage the needs of different stakeholder groups including students, academics and external stakeholders. You demonstrate the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team exhibiting versatility, flexibility, enthusiasm and high level of self-motivation.

You will also have:
• A degree with subsequent relevant experience and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-oriented focus and an ability to effectively liaise with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to relate effectively with a range of people across all levels of the organisation.
• Willingness and ability to learn new applications and support the implementation of new systems.

About The University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits Of Working With Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au
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via Times Higher Education posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Location: Parkville Role type: Full time; Fixed-term for 18 months Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Department/School: School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Salary: Level A – $77,171 - $104,717 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Location: Parkville

Role type: Full time; Fixed-term for 18 months

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Department/School: School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

Salary: Level A – $77,171 - $104,717 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About - Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are... a multidisciplinary School organised into three key areas; Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI). FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society.

FEIT has never been better positioned as a global leader, anchored in the dynamic Asia Pacific region, creating and curating knowledge to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Through our students and our relationships with communities, we can not only respond to society’s needs but anticipate and create engineering and IT solutions for the future.

About - School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering

https://eng.unimelb.edu.au/about/departments/school-of-chemical-and-biomedical-engineering

The School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering encompasses both the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering. This fusion of engineering disciplines provides a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment that is world leading in both research and teaching.

About the Role

Funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) through the ARC Training Centre in Future Energy Storage Technologies (IC180100049), this project aims to develop next-generation high voltage and high energy density supercapacitors in collaboration with industry partners and other research institutions.

The Research Fellow will conduct independent research, leading to the preparation and publication of research outcomes in conferences and journals and patent applications. The position sits within the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology and will be expected to be an active member of the Department, collaborating with other researchers and being responsible for undertaking research supervision directly related to the area of research or a small amount of teaching, as required. In addition, the candidate will also have the opportunity to work in an industry environment to commercialize the technology developed through this project, with future career opportunities in the industry.

Responsibilities include:
• Performing experiment design, and data analysis, and being responsible for qualitative and statistical analysis of research data and to communicate this information to the Chief Investigator and collaborators.
• Actively participating in some outreach activities relating to research and scholarship, particularly related to ARC Training Centre in Future Energy Storage Technologies.
• Actively participating in the communication and dissemination of research.
• Contributing to teaching, training, scientific mentoring and supervision of postgraduate students if required.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have the ability to perform independent research and a commitment to interdisciplinary research. You will show a record of quality and innovative research as evidenced by publications in leading journals or books or patent. You will demonstrate experience in using initiative, working with minimal supervision and ability to prioritise tasks to achieve project objectives within timelines applications.

You will also have:
• PhD (or near completion) in Materials or Chemical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Experience in material synthesis, processing and nano-engineering technology for lithium-ion batteries or supercapacitors and excellent understanding in electrochemistry.
• Experience in fabrication, characterisation and testing of electrochemical energy storage devices.
• Familiar with OHS management of wet chemistry labs.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Position description: PD_0058818_RF-supercapacitor-2023.pdf

Applications close: 28 March 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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via Times Higher Education posted_at: 4 hours agoschedule_type: Full-time
Location: Parkville Role type: Fixed Term position available for 2 Years Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/School: Melbourne School of Global and Population Health Salary: Level C - $135,032 - $155,698 p.a. or Level D - $162,590 - $179,123 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri Location: Parkville

Role type: Fixed Term position available for 2 Years

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School: Melbourne School of Global and Population Health

Salary: Level C - $135,032 - $155,698 p.a. or Level D - $162,590 - $179,123 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About The Health Economics Unit

The Health Economics Unit is a thriving unit of about 24 health economists and 10 PhD students. The HEU delivers a successful programme of teaching within the Masters in Public Health and a... Graduate Certificate in Health Economics and Economic Evaluation. HEU is also a member of the University of Melbourne Health Economics Group (UMHEG) which also includes Nossal Institute for Global Health, The Department of Economics and Melbourne Institute: Applied Economic and Social Research.

About the Role

We are seeking a health economist with an established publication record to join our team and lead a program of research on the Health Economics of Genomic Medicine Implementation. This post provides a unique opportunity to develop a high-impact program of methodological and applied health economics research to support the translation of genomic medicine in the State of Victoria and across Australia.

Responsibilities include:
• Supporting research activities consistent with the needs of the group and the agreed research program
• Assisting with preparing high-quality research outputs in peer review journals, including methodological and empirical research findings
• Collaboration with a multi-disciplinary research team and with researchers
• Developing and managing a research program consistent with the needs of the group and the agreed research program

About You

You will be an ethical leader who values diversity and works effectively with individual differences. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively, develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will also have:
• A PhD or equivalent professional qualification in health economics, or in economics with a demonstrated track record in health economic research
• Evidence of distinguished national standing in health economic research.
• An outstanding research career in health economic related, including a strong publication record in high impact peer reviewed journals and demonstrated success in obtaining research funding.

Please note: to ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, a successful candidate would be required to pass a Working with Children Check in Australia.

About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Applications close: 11 Apr 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Position description: 0057798_Health Economics Senior Research Fellow or Principal Research Fellow_PD.pdf
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 1 day agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job no: 0037329 Location: Parkville Role type: Full time; Continuing Department/School: Strategy and Culture Salary: UOM 7 – $98,402 – $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super • Opportunities to develop your career and take it to the next level • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements • Competitive salary package  UOM 7 – $98,402 – $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge Job no: 0037329

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full time; Continuing

Department/School: Strategy and Culture

Salary: UOM 7 – $98,402 – $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super
• Opportunities to develop your career and take it to the next level
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive salary package  UOM 7 – $98,402 – $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About Strategy And Culture, Communications And Markting

The University’s Communications and Marketing function provides strategic, advisory and operational... services to support the academic mission and the University strategy. It fosters a culture of best practice and collaboration across the University’s communication and marketing teams and stakeholders and uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making across the University.

About The Role

As a Media and Public Affairs Advisor, your primary responsibility will be to support the Media and Public Affairs Team in developing, implementing, and evaluating proactive and reactive media strategies to enhance the University's brand and reputation. You will report to the Head of Public Affairs and Media and work closely with various stakeholders to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of services. In this role, you will play a critical role in identifying proactive media opportunities, mitigating risks, and addressing issues as they arise. Your expertise will be crucial in helping the team assess reputational issues, risks, and opportunities.

Responsibilities include:
• Provides specialist media relations advice across the University in a timely manner of varying levels of seniority.
• In consultation with the Media and Public Affairs team, and across the Strategic Communications team and the entire Communications & Marketing function, proactively identifies and develops stories from across the University that will positively position the University in the media – aligned to the Advancing Melbourne Strategy – which can be leveraged across multiple channels.
• Prepare integrated media plans with multiple stakeholders to support delivery of content. In partnership with stakeholders, this includes writing and pitching media releases and media stories for mainstream and targeted (print, radio and television) and online media, domestically and in key international markets.
• Builds and maintains relationships with key journalists and media outlets in Australia and key strategic international markets.

About You

To excel in this role, you must have exceptional interpersonal skills that enable you to establish and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Strong verbal and written communication, as well as influencing and presentation abilities, are essential for success in this role. Maintaining a high level of professionalism and strict confidentiality is paramount in this role, and you should have a proven track record of working with flexibility and adapting to changing priorities.

You will also have:
• Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, finance, business or a related discipline (postgraduate qualification in relevant discipline is preferred) or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Three to five years media and communications experience (including confidently liaising with media on behalf of an organisation).
• Experience in media management during a crisis, including demonstrated experience managing issues and reputational risks within an organisation.
• Experience with writing and pitching media releases for mainstream, targeted and online media. And experience in complex decision making requiring high levels of expertise and judgement.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About The University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits Of Working With Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience.  Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au
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via LinkedIn posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
Job no: 0056147 Location: Parkville Role type: Part time (0.4FTE); Continuing Faculty: Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning Salary: UOM 4 – $71,099 - $75,458 p.a. plus 17% super The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that Job no: 0056147

Location: Parkville

Role type: Part time (0.4FTE); Continuing

Faculty: Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning

Salary: UOM 4 – $71,099 - $75,458 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About - Faculty Of Architecture, Building & Planning

https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/

The Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning is the leading educational and research institution in the Asia-Pacific region addressing the design and realisation of inhabited environments. It actively seeks to extend the linkages... between education, research and practice in the built environment, and maintains excellent and extensive relationships with members of the built environment professions, government, professional associations and the wider community.

The Faculty has nearly 200 staff and 3000 students, one third of whom are international. It is responsible for the undergraduate Bachelor of Design degree, and offers majors in architecture, landscape architecture, property, construction, and urban planning. The Faculty’s graduate school, the Melbourne School of Design (MSD), teaches accredited masters courses across the professional disciplines of Architecture, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Property, Urban Design and Urban Planning.

About The Role

A key Maker Space facility is the Machine Workshop, a space that provides support and training for University staff and students to operate workshop machinery and integrate making into teaching, learning and research. The Machine Workshop includes the Timber Workshop and Metal Workshop. The Timber Workshop has 150 sqm of dedicated making and assembly space with fixed equipment (jointer, thicknesser, table saw, mitre saw, bandsaws, etc.) portable equipment (domino, drills, orbital sanders, etc.) and an array of hand tools. This space caters to making with hardwood & softwood timbers, plywoods, MDF, aluminium, and mixed media. The Metal Workshop has 20 sqm of making and assembly space including welding, grinding, linishing, and metal cutting.

The Machine Workshop is led by the Machine Workshop Coordinator who is assisted by the Lead Technician and Technicians. The Technician, under the guidance of Machine Workshop Coordinator and Lead Technician, will primarily be responsible for overseeing the safe operation machinery and equipment by students and staff as part of the Open Access. The Technician will also contribute to the daily operation of the facility assisting students with fabrication queries, conducting consultations and assisting the Maker Spaces Management Team with the delivery of core services.

Responsibilities include:
• Contributing to an open, inclusive, and welcoming University environment, whilst managing the delivery of Core Services to achieve optimal outcomes for all users of the Maker Spaces.
• Efficiently and effectively operating fabrication equipment and solve complex fabrication problems, ensuring all outcomes are completed on budget, on-time, and to the requisite standard
• Ensuring practice of established OHS and safety protocols. Report to the Machine Workshop Coordinator any issues or changes required to processes and protocols to continually improve safety practices..
• Liaising with the Machine Workshop Coordinator and Lead Technician to implement and maintain a maintenance plan

About You

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate self-motivation with the ability to work under general direction as an effective member of a team. You will also bring high level interpersonal/communication skills and a strong customer service focus, with a demonstrated ability to communicate technical information effectively to a range of staff and students.

You will also have:
• A relevant qualification with experience in fabrication, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated interest and experience working with wood working machines and other advanced prototyping output devices.

Special Requirement
• You will be required to maintain current OHS training including First Aid (level 2) certification, OHS Roles & Responsibilities, Hazard Identification and Incident Management amongst others, with training to be provided by the faculty.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About The University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits Of Working With Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:
• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role. You will also be required to provide a Portfolio of works in response to the selection criteria.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.

Applications close: 13 March 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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