Student Programs Officer (2x Positions available)
Job no: 0063119
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/School: Student Experience
Salary: UOM 5 – $83,160 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
Support and implement enrichment initiatives fostering a sense of belonging within the FEIT student community.
Cultivate a vibrant student experience by delivering programs equipping FEIT students for professional success.
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
As a Student Programs Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of various enrichment initiatives designed to foster a sense of belonging and connection among FEIT's diverse student community.
You will work closely with student clubs, societies, and stakeholders across the University to implement programs that support students throughout their academic journey, from orientation to professional development and well-being activities.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the implementation of FEIT's Student Experience strategic plan, coordinating new and existing enrichment programs, activities, and events.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including FEIT student clubs and societies.
- Contributing to the planning and delivery of orientation programs, mentoring initiatives, well-being and professional skills development opportunities for FEIT students.
- Foster an inclusive environment by supporting programs that celebrate diversity, cultural understanding and are accessible to all students.
- Collecting and analysing data on student participation, experiences, and satisfaction to drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
Who We Are Looking For
You will have a tertiary qualification with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training in a similar role within a tertiary environment.
Excellent organisational, project management, and administrative skills are essential, along with the ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple tasks and projects, and meet deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
You will also have:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide advice and support to a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels, and a willingness to present and facilitate information sessions.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to be proactive in maintaining systems and ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery.
- High-level computer literacy skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
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 – Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FEIT) has been the leading Australian provider of engineering and IT education and research for over 150 years. We are a multidisciplinary Faculty organised into three key areas; Computing and Information Systems (CIS), Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) and Electrical, Mechanical and Infrastructure Engineering (EMI). FEIT continues to attract top staff and students with a global reputation and has a commitment to knowledge for the betterment of society. FEIT has never been better positioned as a global leader, anchored in the dynamic Asia Pacific region, creating and curating knowledge to address some of the world’s biggest challenges. Through our students and our relationships with communities, we can not only respond to society’s needs but anticipate and create engineering and IT solutions for the future.
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 the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, 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 -
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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Shabon Nawabi via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, 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
Advertised: 30 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 14 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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