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Academic ConnectResearch Operations Officer
Faculty: Arts
Salary: UOM 5 - $86,943 - $99,864 p.a. plus 17% super
- Support vital research infrastructure / Collaborate with diverse teams / Enhance researcher experiences
- Apply now to play a crucial role in supporting the operational excellence of our graduate research community.
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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.
As a Research Operations Officer within the Graduate Research Office, you will be instrumental in managing study spaces and providing administrative support to enhance the graduate research experience. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a diverse group of researchers, academics, and staff, ensuring high-quality service delivery across the Research Portfolio. This role offers you the chance to develop your organisational and communication skills while contributing to the University's research success.
- Manage Graduate Researcher Study Spaces: Oversee desk allocations, equipment inventories, and facility maintenance to ensure optimal usage and safety.
- Provide Research Administration Support: Coordinate internal funding schemes, draft communication content, and provide executive support to committees.
- Facilitate Events and Meetings: Organise venues, manage researcher engagement, and ensure smooth execution of events and meetings.
- Uphold Compliance and Safety Standards: Maintain quality standards and safety protocols, addressing issues as needed.
You are an organised and proactive professional with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, ensuring smooth operations in a dynamic research environment.
- Have completed a degree or possess equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication abilities.
- Be proficient in digital tools like Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Have experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
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!
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne brings together leading scholars across 40 disciplines of study in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Our academic staff are of international standing and committed to excellence in teaching and research. Our community includes over 450 academic and professional staff, 10,000 students across undergraduate, graduate coursework and research higher degree programs, and a strong and active alumni population of over 70,000 worldwide
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.
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.
If this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Learn more about the application process, including tips and FAQs.
For recruitment queries, email Anna 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.
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