International Research Training Group (IRTG) Coordinator

Job no: 0050271
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Department: Graduate Research - Students and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 - $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super

• Foster strategic joint enrolment and supervision of graduate researchers between the University of Melbourne and their international counterparts.
• Join a high-achieving team and help shape the future of international research training.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, International Research Training Groups (IRTG), you will be responsible for providing support to joint PhD candidates and the coordination of International Research Training Groups (IRTGs) at the University of Melbourne.

You will be responsible for supporting IRTG graduate researchers through their research training experience to best leverage their international partnership experience. You will also provide support to IRTG supervisors, academic leads, and Advisory Boards and support the work of the broader Graduate Research team, and contribute to the team’s values, culture, and priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting joint Ph.D. candidates through the joint admission, enrolment, and candidature procedures at Melbourne and the IRTGs’ partners.

• Supporting IRTG supervisors, academics leads, and Advisory Boards

• Fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support IRTG candidates, supervisors, academic leads, and Advisory Boards effectively and efficiently.

Who We Are Looking For
We’re seeking professionals with a high level of enthusiasm, flexibility, self-motivation, and initiative. You will enjoy working independently as well as cooperatively as part of a team. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be paramount in engaging and working with multiple and diverse stakeholders across the university.

You will also have:

• Degree-level qualification with subsequent relevant work-related experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.

• Demonstrable problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver creative solutions and negotiate outcomes.

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, including the ability to establish professional service delivery standards with the ability to review, develop and implement administrative processes.

• Demonstrable understanding of the academic and personal issues facing Graduate Researchers and established knowledge of academic and student administration procedures, policies, and systems as they relate to graduate research.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team –Student and Scholarly Services 

Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation.  This team also delivers well-being and scholarly services to students and staff. 

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. 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 and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience, and responses against the below 2 Selection Criteria^ 
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including exceptional interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to engage and work with multiple and diverse stakeholders, and to manage these relationships and expectations effectively. 

• Demonstrable problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver creative solutions and negotiate outcomes. 




 ^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria  

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison Ryan via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

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