"Program Coordinator, MEC"

Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 2 years (x2 available positions)
Department: Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre MEC
Salary: UOM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super

• Shape real-world start-up success / work at the heart of the University’s innovation ecosystem / collaborative, agile team
• Apply now to coordinate impactful entrepreneurial programs and help students, researchers and founders transform ideas into high-potential ventures.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity:
In this role, you will coordinate flagship entrepreneurship programs that guide participants from early exploration to venture growth.
You will gain hands-on experience across events, stakeholder engagement and data-driven improvement within a vibrant innovation hub.
What you will deliver:

• Coordinate end-to-end cohort operations, including applications, onboarding, scheduling and participant communications across MEC Explore and Accelerate programs.
• Organise and support workshops, mentoring sessions and showcases, ensuring effective logistics and an engaging experience for all participants.
• Maintain accurate participant, CRM and program data, preparing routine reports and insights to support evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Manage routine financial administration and procurement tasks, tracking expenditure and supporting budget monitoring for assigned programs.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, colleagues and casual staff to deliver cohesive programs, share knowledge and enhance MEC processes.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills, with experience coordinating programs, projects or events in dynamic environments.
• Bring excellent administrative skills, confidently managing competing priorities, deadlines and detailed documentation with high accuracy.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, preparing participant communications, reports and briefing notes for diverse stakeholders.
• Use Microsoft Office confidently plus CRMs, shared drives and online meeting platforms including Zoom and Teams.
• Show commitment to high-quality customer service when working with students, researchers, industry partners and internal colleagues.
• Adapt to occasional out-of-hours events and travel between campuses and meet Working with Children Check requirements.

Your new team:
At the Melbourne Entrepreneurial Centre, you will join the University’s gateway to innovation and venture creation. MEC designs and delivers world-class programs that help students, researchers, alumni and founders turn ideas into real-world impact. Embedded within Research, Innovation and Commercialisation, the team collaborates closely with academics, partners and investors across the ecosystem. You will work with passionate colleagues who value experimentation, improvement and service excellence for a diverse entrepreneurial community.
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. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.
We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.
Aboriginal and 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 oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. ORThis role is eligible for visa sponsorship and we welcome international applicants. If successful, we will support you through this process.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Monica Bulla-Valencia at monicab@unimelb.edu.au
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Alessandro Storani at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today and join a community that’s shaping the future.
Applications close: 24 March 2026 -11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: PD_ JR-011388 Program Coordinator, MEC .docx