"School Partnerships Specialist"

Role type: Fixed term for 12 months

Faculty: Faculty of Education

Department/School: Melbourne Metrics

Salary: Level B $122,212 – $145,121 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) plus 17% super

• Co-design transformative programs and collaborate with diverse education partners to drive meaningful learning impact.
• Apply now to shape the future of assessment and credentialing in schools across Australia and globally.
• Investing in you - 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

Join Melbourne Metrics as a School Partnerships Specialist, where you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to scale the use of next-generation assessment tools, credentials, and services. You'll co-design and deliver innovative school partnership programs, empowering educators to assess and credential the complex competencies learners need to thrive. This unique opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise in teaching, assessment, and school leadership while collaborating with diverse educational partners both domestically and internationally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Program Design and Delivery: Co-design, review, develop, and refine content and materials for online and face-to-face delivery of school partnership and professional learning programs.
• Facilitation and Coaching: Facilitate convenings and professional learning for educator cohorts, conduct coaching and mentoring sessions, and support participants in embedding new practices.
• Resource Development: Design and produce engaging artefacts and teaching materials, utilizing assessment technologies, tools, and resources to enhance participant experience.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the reporting, evaluation, and quality management of partnerships and programs, using insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with external education stakeholders, thought leaders, and team members to contribute effectively to partnerships and programs.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced educator with a passion for driving transformation in assessment and recognition practices, possessing strong facilitation and coaching skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

You will also:

• Have a deep understanding of contemporary assessment approaches, teaching and learning practices, and school leadership.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
• Demonstrate strong project management and organizational abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality programs.
• Exhibit a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Hold relevant qualifications and experience in education, assessment, or a related field.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

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 – Melbourne Metrics

Melbourne Metrics is a University of Melbourne social-purpose initiative within the Faculty of Education. It provides next-generation assessment tools, credentials and services, empowering educators to assess and credential the complex competencies learners need to thrive now and in the future. Melbourne Metrics works though research and development partnerships, domestically and internationally, with schools and other educational institutions, system authorities, and industry organisations. It researches, designs, builds, validates, and brings-to-scale trusted, research-based innovative, useful assessment and credentialing products and associated services that respond to the needs of its partners, and of the industry.

Faculty of Education fosters staff productivity, growth and engagement in a collective effort to enrich the contribution that education makes to society. We conduct research and teaching that leads to the transformation of education practice both within and beyond the profession. The Faculty stimulates learning that enriches the potential of students from around the world, enabling meaningful careers and profound contributions to communities.

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

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

For recruitment queries, email Petra Newton 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 Sunday 16 November 2025 11:55 PM Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: School Partnerships Specialist (Academic Specialist) PD.docx