Academic Programs Coordinator

University of Melbourne

Parkville, Australia
Base: $111,275 – $120,453 py (pro-rata); bonus/equ...
Coordinate academic programs administration
Lead and develop staff
Resolve academic program issues
This pivotal coordinator role will lead delivery of academic programs across the student lifecycle, manage a small team, drive process improvements, and collaborate widely to enhance psychology students’ experience

Job Summary

  • This pivotal coordinator role will lead delivery of academic programs across the student lifecycle, manage a small team, drive process improvements, and collaborate widely to enhance psychology students’ experience.
  • The University of Melbourne offers a comprehensive range of benefits including 17% superannuation, salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
  • You will join the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, a top-ranked, growing home for psychology education and research, fostering a values-driven culture that champions collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.

Matching Summary

This pivotal coordinator role will lead delivery of academic programs across the student lifecycle, manage a small team, drive process improvements, and collaborate widely to enhance psychology students’ experience.

Salary

Base: $111,275 – $120,453 p.a. (pro-rata); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation, salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, professional development

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Coordinate academic programs administration
  • Lead and develop staff
  • Resolve academic program issues
  • Streamline processes and share best practice
  • Continuous improvement initiatives

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative psychology community
  • Values-driven culture
  • Commitment to inclusion and well-being
  • Barrier-free recruitment process

Key Requirements

  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience
  • Extensive experience coordinating academic programs
  • Experience leading small teams
  • Strong skills interpreting academic policies
  • Advanced organisational and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with student management systems
  • Current valid work rights for Australia
  • Working with Children Check required

Work Rights

Must have current valid work rights for Australia

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