Academic ConnectUniversity Department of Rural Health Program Coordinator
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until 31 December 2026
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Rural Health
Location: Shepparton, Wangaratta or Ballarat
Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Rural Health
Location: Shepparton, Wangaratta or Ballarat
Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
- Senior coordinating role in impactful rural health / Shape First Nations, placement and research activities / Choose your regional campus base.
- Apply now to lead a multi-campus rural health program, driving budgets, contracts, reporting and First Nations initiatives.
- Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Your next career opportunity
In this pivotal coordination role, you will drive delivery of the Commonwealth-funded University Department of Rural Health. You will oversee budgets, contracts, reporting and research administration while connecting rural teams with central university systems. You will help strengthen rural and First Nations health outcomes across Shepparton, Wangaratta, Ballarat and beyond.
In this pivotal coordination role, you will drive delivery of the Commonwealth-funded University Department of Rural Health. You will oversee budgets, contracts, reporting and research administration while connecting rural teams with central university systems. You will help strengthen rural and First Nations health outcomes across Shepparton, Wangaratta, Ballarat and beyond.
What you will deliver:
- Lead planning, monitoring and optimisation of the UDRH budget to meet Commonwealth performance targets and reporting needs.
- Coordinate contract management, including development, registration and invoicing of non-research agreements with internal and external partners.
- Oversee accurate capture of UDRH activities and research outputs to support Commonwealth, ARHEN and university reporting.
- Provide high-level executive support to the UDRH Director, including governance, strategic planning, key meetings and ARHEN representation.
- Champion First Nations teaching and activities through course promotion, enrolment support, administration and collaboration with the Malka team.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Hold a relevant university degree and bring substantial experience in administration, program coordination or management.
- Demonstrate strong financial acumen, including experience monitoring budgets, tracking expenditure and interpreting complex funding requirements.
- Exhibit proven ability to work respectfully and effectively with First Nations people and communities.
- Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to improve systems, streamline processes and deliver quality outcomes.
- Lead and coordinate work across multiple teams, providing guidance, supervision and support to achieve shared goals.
- Navigate large, complex organisations, ideally including University of Melbourne systems, and manage relationships across dispersed rural campuses.
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 fulfilment, including:
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 fulfilment, including:
- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Department of Rural Health
The Department of Rural Health sits within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, a research faculty. The University Department of Rural Health brings together student placements, First Nations education and impactful rural health research. You will join collaborative teams across Shepparton, Wangaratta and Ballarat, all committed to improving rural health outcomes. We value community partnerships, cultural safety, innovation and supporting staff to grow their careers in regional Victoria.
The Department of Rural Health sits within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, a research faculty. The University Department of Rural Health brings together student placements, First Nations education and impactful rural health research. You will join collaborative teams across Shepparton, Wangaratta and Ballarat, all committed to improving rural health outcomes. We value community partnerships, cultural safety, innovation and supporting staff to grow their careers in regional Victoria.
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.
- 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.
- Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
- For queries related to this specific position, contact Lisa Bourke bourke@unimelb.edu.au
- For questions related to our recruitment process email Dijana Pourgoutzidis 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).
Applications close 27 March 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description:
PD - JR-009771 University Department of Rural Health Program Coordinator.pdf
PD - JR-009771 University Department of Rural Health Program Coordinator.docx
Position Description:
PD - JR-009771 University Department of Rural Health Program Coordinator.pdf
PD - JR-009771 University Department of Rural Health Program Coordinator.docx
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