Operations Coordinator

Job no: 0057199
Location: Shepparton
Role type: Part time (0.8FTE) or Full time (1.0FTE); Fixed-term to 31st December 2024
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Rural Health
Salary: UOM 7 – $98,402 – $106,519 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About – Department of RuralHealth

https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/school-structure/rural-health

Our department provides professional health education and research training in a rural context. Based at Shepparton in the Goulburn Valley, we have major nodes at Ballarat and Wangaratta and associations with nearly 40 smaller towns in rural Victoria.  We offer an exciting range of multidisciplinary opportunities for undergraduate, postgraduate students and practicing health professionals.  We also have a research program investigating rural health workforce, chronic illness and cultural inclusion in our regions.

About the Role
Reporting to the Department Manager, the Operations Coordinator role will play a pivotal role in the delivery of a range of improvement and engagement projects and initiatives to support the work of the Department with a focus on relationship management and innovation.

The role will manage a range of initiatives/projects simultaneously and will therefore require excellent prioritisation, organisational and communication skills. The activities performed as part of this role will also require a high degree of initiative, autonomy, maturity, discretion and teamwork. The ability to navigate and source information from within the Department, School, Faculty and wider University to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners will be critical to this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Working closely with and under the guidance of the Department Manager to help deliver Department of Rural Health improvement /engagement projects and initiatives efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Working collaboratively with Department of Rural Health staff, build strong and engaged working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Contributing to the development, refinement and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives including reviewing processes.
• Maintaining a sound knowledge of current University Policy and Procedures, and reliably follow these or provide compliant advice to others;

About You
You will possess high level interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise and influence a range of people across all levels of the organisation and to effectively communicate analysis and advice to senior management. You will bring your high degree of organisation and time management skills, including the ability to manage changing priorities and deliver competing deadlines, as well the ability to prioritise workloads, work well under pressure, and organise own work and that of others to meet deadlines.

You will also have:

• A relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of a team as well as a collaborative approach toward stakeholders to achieve goals and objectives.
• Proven ability to effectively problem-solve issues in a timely manner, providing sound advice and solutions in resolving issues with a customer centric approach.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience.  Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au .

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