"Project Officer – Working Together with Men"

Role type: Part Time 0.4FTE; Fixed term for 12 months

Department: Chancellery; Office of the Provost

Salary: $98,870 - $107,023 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super

Drive social change by engaging senior staff to tailor proven violence prevention strategies in a pioneering pilot at the University of Melbourne.

Apply now to shape a culture of respect and drive gender equity initiatives at a leading university.

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

As a Project Officer for the Working Together with Men pilot program, you'll play a crucial role in promoting men's engagement in gender-based violence prevention at the University of Melbourne. You'll have the opportunity to co-facilitate training workshops for senior male staff members, focusing on allyship and violence prevention. This role offers you the chance to contribute to the University's Respect Action Plan 2025-26, working collaboratively with RMIT to drive meaningful change. You'll gain valuable experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and workshop facilitation while addressing critical social issues in a dynamic university environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate Pilot Project: Manage key administrative tasks, including inquiry management, onboarding, and event planning.
• Co-Facilitate Workshops: Lead training sessions on gender-based violence prevention, covering topics such as gender equity, sexism, and intersectionality.
• Implement Communication Strategies: Ensure stakeholders are well-informed about project progress, issues, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Build Stakeholder Relationships: Foster effective partnerships to encourage active participation and promote a culture of respect.

You are a passionate advocate for gender equity with strong project coordination skills, capable of engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders and comfortable discussing sensitive topics in a workshop setting.

You may also have:

• A tertiary qualification with relevant experience in gender-based violence prevention.
• Possess experience in supporting the implementation of programs or initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong co-facilitation skills in workshops, peer support, or mentoring.
• Have excellent organisational and administrative abilities, with attention to detail.

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 – Office of the Provost: Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports achievement of the vision and objectives for education and community contained in the Advancing Melbourne strategy. The Office of the Provost sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture) within Chancellery.

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.