Program Administrator, Events and Communications - Parkville, Australia - University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne

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Parkville, Australia

4 days ago

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Description

Job no:

Location:

Parkville

Role type:

Full-time; Fixed Term to 9 December 2026

Faculty:

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School:

Melbourne School of Health Sciences

Salary:

UOM 6 - $92,749 - $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super
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Further your experience within administration, events and communication in an exciting and rewarding work environment, that is a is a focal hub for Victoria's mental health nursing workforce
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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 Program Administrator plays a key role in the effective functioning of the Centre for Mental Health Nursing (CentreMHN) within the Melbourne School of Health Sciences (MSHS).

The Centre is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and is a focal hub for Victoria's mental health nursing workforce.

Act as the first point of contact for all CentreMHN enquiries.
Provide administrative support for all finance and people culture activities for the Centre, including academic staff contract coordination.
Actively contribute to relevant communities of practice to support information sharing, best practice and professional development.
Coordinate the Centre's educational and workforce development programs, including workshops, forums, conferences, and research programs.
Endtoend event management, including registration responses, venue bookings, equipment, catering security/onsite support, promotional correspondence, collation of conference materials, coordination of function set up and pack away.
Develop project plans, monitor and manage expenditure and activity against budget, and regularly report on status and progress.

Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is comfortable working in a dynamic, busy team.

You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop strong and cooperative relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will also have:

A degree with subsequent relevant experience, or extensive experience in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
The ability to operate independently and exercise initiative and good judgement to ensure the timely delivery of programs and services.

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 - Melbourne School of Health Sciences

Since its inception in July 2009, the Melbourne School of Health Sciences (MSHS) has created an inter-professional learning community at the forefront of leadership in health sciences education, clinical research, scholarship, professional practice, workforce training and knowledge exchange.

The School is unique in its composition, including Departments of Nursing, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Audiology and Speech Pathology and Optometry and Vision Sciences.

Based in the Parkville precinct in the heart of Melbourne, the School's highly skilled staff and students contribute to local, national and global efforts to improve health and wellbeing across these diverse disciplines by working closely with valued partners in Australia and worldwide.

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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We recognise that reconciliation is central to our purpose. For more information, please visit our Reconciliation page.

Join Us
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Resume:

- **Cover Letter outlining your intere