"Operations Support Officer, Australian Stroke Alliance"

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End date: February 17, 2026 (5 days left to apply)

Job requisition id

JR-008835

Role type: Fixed term until February 2027, Part time 0.6 FTE (full time available if preferred)

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences

Department/School: Department of Medicine

Salary: UoM 5 $86,943 to $99,864 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super

Transform stroke care nationwide / Collaborate with diverse stakeholders / Drive innovative technologies.

Apply today to be an integral part of pioneering stroke care advancements and support transformative healthcare initiatives.

Investing in you – benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity

As an Operations Support Officer at the Australian Stroke Alliance, you will play a crucial role in supporting executive team members and ensuring the smooth operation of groundbreaking stroke care initiatives. You will have the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders, manage administrative tasks, and contribute to the development of new technologies that enable remote stroke diagnosis and treatment. This role offers you the chance to be part of a unique collaboration that aims to deliver equitable stroke care for all Australians.

Your responsibilities will include:

Provide high-level administrative support: Coordinate meetings, manage office supplies, and maintain effective vendor relationships.

Facilitate communication and stakeholder engagement: Act as a point of contact for stakeholders, addressing queries and supporting service delivery.

Manage financial processes: Handle accounts payable and receivable, support financial reporting, and assist with audits and risk management.

Oversee workforce management: Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, maintain employee records, and manage contract matters.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a detail-oriented and proactive professional with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks independently, while possessing strong communication capabilities and a passion for improving healthcare outcomes.

You may also:

Possess excellent organisational and planning skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently and exercise discretionary judgment.

Have strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Be proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Have a passion for healthcare innovation and improvement.

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 fulfillment, including:

Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – The Department of Medicine

https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/school-structure/medicine

The Department of Medicine is a large and diverse department in the Melbourne Medical School that undertakes research, postgraduate and undergraduate teaching within the University of Melbourne teaching hospitals. The Department of Medicine provides high quality academic services across a broad range of clinical, educational and research activities at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Austin Health, Western Health and Northern Health. In addition, there is a strong focus on clinical trials research as well as innovative interfaces between tertiary healthcare and cutting-edge research.

The objectives of the Department of Medicine are to provide clinical and research leadership from the interface of basic science and clinical medicine across the medical disciplines, to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, to perform high quality research, and to provide leadership in national medical and scientific bodies. The Department has students enrolled in Bachelor of Science (Honours), Master of Biomedical Science, Master of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy students. The Department also regularly hosts students for research training on exchange from other Australian and international universities.

Be yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We believe 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. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing reasonable adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au

(subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments'). Contact details for other enquiries are located at the bottom of this page.

Find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Our Indigenous strategy, Murmuk Djerring outlines our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au

for further information and support.

Please note: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available.

A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required for all positions. If successful, we'll guide you through the WWCC application process during onboarding and reimburse the cost.

Join us and unlock your career potential!

If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

Resume

Cover letter outlining your interest and experience

The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.

For recruitment queries, email Kate Vasconcelos at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au

. Include the Position Number and Job Title in the subject line. Please do not send applications to this email address.

For job-specific queries, refer to the contact details in the Position Description.

Applications close: Monday 16th February at 11.55 PM

Position Description:

JR-008835 Operation Support Officer (Accessible Word Document) PD.docx

JR-008835 Operation Support Officer PD.pdf