STEM Outreach Programs Coordinator

Job no: 0052072
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time Fixed-term to 30 July 2025
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Department/School: Student & Academic Services
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749 – $100,397 (pro-rata) p.a. plus 17% super

• Coordinate and support students participating in the Amgen Scholars Program and Indigenous Students in Science Research Internship.
• Opportunity to manage internationally funded program end-to-end, preparing students for scientific careers through impactful outreach initiatives.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
The Outreach Programs Coordinator will manage the Amgen Scholars Program (ASP) and the Indigenous Students in Science Research Internship (ISSRI), facilitating student engagement in research and career preparation. Responsibilities include promotion, partner liaison, coordination of activities, and reporting. Reporting to the Manager, STEM Outreach Programs, the role also supports other outreach initiatives within the team.Top of Form

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promote internship program opportunities and recruit labs and students with guidance from selection committees.
• Communicate and liaise with a range of stakeholders to ensure programs are high quality, culturally sensitive and impactful.
• Running the day-to-day progression of the Internship programs, solving problems as required and tailoring the program to student needs.
• Measuring program performance against set goals, both internal and external.

Who We Are Looking For
You will ideally have experience in tertiary institutions and coordinating programs, with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to program improvement.Top of Form

You will also have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, education and/or training.
• Experience in program coordination including project planning, budget management, risk analysis and event implementation.
• Passion and enthusiasm for supporting STEM students on their career pathway.
• Cultural sensitivity to Indigenous peoples and be willing to undergo extensive cultural competency training to coordinate the program in collaboration with Indigenous representatives in the Faculty.

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

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

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

Your New Team – “The Faculty of Science “
Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education.

We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

Our strength is our breadth of expertise. We are the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science.

We aim to train students with the knowledge and intellectual flexibility to drive the industries of tomorrow and lead across all levels of society.

We are dedicated to delivering leading transformative educational outcomes, underpinned by research, and an inclusive and inspiring student experience.

Excellence comes in many forms and diversity of thought, perspective and disciplines is essential to deliver globally leading science. At the core of our success is our focus on an inclusive environment for all in our community.

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!

About 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
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) (maximum 2 pages)

^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 Oliver Bukasa 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.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description