Project Officer - International

Job no:  0043873
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; 12 month fixed term
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
Department: People, Community and Partnerships
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749.00 - $100,397.00 pa plus 17% super

• Provide operational support for international strategic initiatives within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences.
• Facilitates the development and management of key international relationships, enhancing global collaboration and strategic partnerships.
• 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 Project Officer - International, situated in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry, and Health Sciences, collaborates closely with senior faculty members to execute the International Strategy. Responsibilities include managing relationships with global stakeholders, providing operational advice, and supporting program development and agreements. The role also entails coordinating international delegations, meetings, and strategic initiatives in alignment with university objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead liaison activity with international partners and prospective partners together with and on behalf of leading academic staff
• Develop, nurture and manage the Faculty’s relationship with key international stakeholders
• Ensure accurate reporting on agreements in relation to the Foreign Relations Act and in accordance with University records management policy.
• Advise Faculty and Faculty partners on protocol for international visits, agreements and joint activities

Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, demonstrating versatility, cross-cultural awareness, and self-motivation. Proficiency in a second language and an interest in international relations are desirable.

You will also have:

• Completion of a tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/ training.
• Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills and the ability to work with a high level of attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• A high level of cross-cultural awareness and the proven ability to liaise effectively across cultural boundaries.

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

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

Your New Team – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences, a cornerstone of excellence, boasts an impressive research legacy and holds the prestigious position of the University of Melbourne's largest faculty. With an astounding research revenue of over $420 million in 2021, we are at the forefront of health research in Australia. Our commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship is underlined by $85 million in commercialisation and government income, along with notable investments in intellectual property assets.

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 below)

Selection Criteria Questions
1. Why are you interested in this opportunity?
2. What relevant experience and skills do you have and can bring to this role?
3. How do you organise your work when you are required to manage multiple projects simultaneously?"

^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 Brett Verity 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