Project Coordinator, Rural Clinical School

Job no: 0053570
Location: Shepparton
Role type: Full-time/ Fixed-term for 2 years 
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: The Department of Rural Health, Rural Clinical School
Salary: UOM 7 – $98,402 - $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About The Department of Rural Health

The Department of Rural Health is a department within the Melbourne Medical School at the University of Melbourne. The Department is based in Shepparton, Ballarat, Bendigo (in partnership with Monash University and La Trobe University) and Wangaratta and has associations with more than 40 smaller rural towns in Victoria.

About the Role

The Project Coordinator role will play an important role in the delivery of a range of innovative, improvement and engagement projects and initiatives. Reporting to the Department Manager, the role will plan, develop and deliver projects, events and process improvement with a focus on relationship management and innovation. The role will work with various Department, Faculty and University teams to identify and coordinate the specific inputs required, ensuring alignment and consideration is made to meet Rural Clinical School vision and strategy requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with and under the guidance of the Head of Department and Department Manager to help deliver Rural Clinical School projects and initiatives efficiently and in a timely manner.

• Coordinate and support the development and implementation of new projects to progress Rural Clinical School strategic initiatives.

• Working collaboratively with Rural Clinical School staff, build strong and engaged working relationships with key stakeholders.

• Contribute to the development, refinement and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives including processes and procedures.

About You
You will bring your high-level interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and influence a range of people across all levels of the organisation and to effectively communicate analysis and advice to senior management. You will be able to effectively problem-solve issues in a timely manner, providing sound advice and solutions in resolving issues with a customer-centric approach.

You will also have:

• A relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.
• Demonstrated experience and the ability to coordinate and support complex projects involving a range of stakeholders.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience.  Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] .

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