audiology jobs in Melbourne VIC

Position Number: JR-014794

Role type: Full Time; Fixed term until April 2027
Location: Parkville
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School: Melbourne School of Health Sciences
Salary: UoM 5 - $86,943 - $99,864 plus 17% super

• Coordinate health sciences academic programs / manage front-line enquiries for staff and students / drive compliant, student- centred processes

• Join us to drive excellent academic and student experiences through expert enquiry management and program administration.

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
  

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
In this role, you will manage frontline academic and student enquiries across diverse health science disciplines.You will coordinate key program administration activities, ensuring compliant processes, accurate information, and smooth student lifecycles.

What you will deliver:

• Provide end-to-end administration across the student lifecycle, including orientation, enrolments, timetabling, assessment, results and completions.

• Manage frontline enquiries from students and staff, offering accurate policy advice and escalating complex matters where appropriate .

• Support academic quality processes, including special consideration, academic progress, misconduct case management, and Board of Examiners meetings.

• Coordinate documentation, reporting and process improvements that enhance program administration efficiency and consistency across the School .

• Contribute to School activities and committees, including orientation, Open Day, recruitment events and education excellence initiatives.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a tertiary qualification and bring experience coordinating complex administration within detailed policy frameworks.

• Demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving skills, managing competing deadlines across multiple programs and activities.

• Provide confident front-line enquiry support, gathering information, interpreting policy, and resolving or triaging diverse issues.

• Communicate clearly with academics, students and partners, producing high-quality written documentation and guidance.

• Use advanced MS Word and Excel effectively, and quickly learn systems such as StudentOne or similar platforms.

• Bring experience from higher education, government or large organisations , and enjoy improving processes through continuous learning.

For further information, please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team

You will join the Academic Programs Team within the Melbourne School of Health Sciences.
The School delivers leading education across nursing, physiotherapy, social work, audiology, speech pathology, optometry and vision sciences. The team partners closely with academics to design and administer high-quality programs that shape future health professionals. You will work in a collaborative, supportive environment that values initiative, shared problem solving and continuous improvement.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with Korin Korin , our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

• Please upload a separate document addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
  

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Corey Menadue at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

PD_JR-014794 Academic Programs Officer.pdf

PD_JR-014794 Academic Programs Officer.docx