ENGAGEMENT OFFICER

Job no: 0048091                                              
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Business and Economics
Department: Management and Marketing
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749 – $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super

• Bolster the research and teaching engagement activities of the Department of Management and Marketing.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team within a world-class academic environment.
• 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
Play a pivotal role in elevating the Department of Management and Marketing’s engagement activities through the delivery of high-quality support. Facilitate the development and execution of the department’s engagement initiatives with precision and professionalism, cultivating fruitful relationships with industry partners and driving forward their mission of academic excellence and industry collaboration. Working closely with the Engagement team, you'll adeptly navigate complexities and effectively manage competing priorities, acting as the crucial link between intricate information and actionable strategies. Embrace ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced environment as you propel the department's success story forward.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting departmental research and teaching engagement initiatives, including facilitating industry collaborations, managing research activities, coordinating media outreach, and assisting with faculty liaison.
• Planning and execution of strategic engagement events (conferences and workshops) to strengthen industry partnerships.
• Providing high-level administrative support for departmental committees and advisory boards.
• Supporting continuous improvement of departmental services through collaboration and innovation.

Who We Are Looking For
You are a highly effective communicator and collaborator with excellent organisational and project management skills. You are adept at building rapport and fostering positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You thrive in a dynamic environment and are comfortable navigating ambiguity with sound judgment and solving problems independently while working collaboratively to achieve departmental goals.

You also have:

• A degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience in an academic/professional environment, or an equivalent combination of relevant skills and experience.
• An understanding of the interrelationships between different organisational areas within a complex business. Knowledge of statutes, enterprise systems, administrative policies and processes.
• Demonstrated capacity to guarantee the punctual completion of projects and services, including adept planning, meeting deadlines, prioritising workloads, managing budgets, tracking project progress, and conducting project evaluations.
• Refined communication and interpersonal abilities, encompassing clarity in written and verbal presentations, persuasive negotiation skills, cultivation of positive professional relationships, and effective interaction with various stakeholders.
• A high level of initiative, independence, and drive, with a proven track record of identifying, developing, and implementing solutions to complex problems or seizing new improvement opportunities as needed.

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 Business and Economics
The Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne has been preparing students for exciting and challenging careers in industry since 1924. We have developed an outstanding reputation, locally and internationally, for the quality of our teaching and research. The Faculty has an active board of business leaders, government representatives and community leaders who contribute to the implementation of our vision.

The Department of Management and Marketing is located in the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Melbourne, which is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world. The Department has a strong research track-record, extending to the highest possible ranking of 5 ("Well above world standard") for both "Business and Management" and "Marketing" discipline areas in the most recent Australian Government's 2018 "Excellence in Research for Australia" evaluation. The Department is host to several research centres and research units, which are important research and engagement vehicles, and delivers executive education to various organisations globally.

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)

^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 Petra Newton 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.