Expression of Interest – Senior Graduate Research Coordinator
Job No.: 676907
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time (0.4 FTE) spread across Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Duration: Fixed-term appointment until end of October 2025
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $103,178 - $113,167 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
Faculty / Portfolio: Faculty of Science, Faculty Research Office
There’s a certain feeling you get from working at Monash University. It’s the feeling that you’re a part of something special. Something significant. So if you’re looking for the next chapter in your career, it’s here. You’ll be given the opportunity to challenge yourself, build on your skills, and make a significant contribution to a workplace that’s filled with energetic and inspiring people. Talent thrives here – and so do truly satisfying careers.
The Opportunity
The Senior Graduate Research Coordinator role presents a unique opportunity for a driven individual to join a small, dynamic, high-performing team within the Faculty of Science Research Office at Monash University.
You will provide a range of complex administrative services to support the Faculty of Science graduate research strategies, programs and initiatives. You will act as a key liaison point to provide specialist services and advice on all matters relating to graduate research and will work closely with the Deputy Dean Engagement and Graduate Research, the Monash central research functions and school staff to provide an integrated high-quality student-centric service. You will have primary responsibilities for:
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leading and coordinating the candidature assessment and scholarship selection, and the administration of the Faculty scholarships and awards, and candidature variations, on behalf of the Faculty of Science
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coordinating graduate research course governance including joint award requirements and providing executive support to the Faculty Research Degrees Committee
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providing comprehensive, accurate and timely reports on the Faculty graduate research activity and performance for strategic decision-making
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planning and delivering specialised projects to support the Faculty graduate research agenda
As the successful candidate, you will have a tertiary degree in a relevant field with subsequent relevant experience in university research administration. You will have a strong ability to organise tasks with competing priorities and the ability to interact with, and gain cooperation from academic and professional staff.
If this sounds like an opportunity that suits your current career focus, we look forward to hearing from you.
This role is a part-time (0.4 FTE) fixed-term job-share arrangement until the end of October 2025. The successful candidate will need to be available to spread their 0.4 FTE working hours across Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays to support continuous service delivery for the full work week. The role is based at Clayton Campus; however, there are provisions for a hybrid working arrangement.
Expressions of interest applications should include:
- Cover letter with a statement as to why you would be best suited for the role (one page)
- Resume including 3 referees (two page)
Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs".
Enquiries: Dr Anh Chau, Manager Research and Graduate Research, Faculty of Science, anh.chau@monash.edu, +61 3 990 59772.
Position Description: Senior Graduate Research Coordinator
Closing Date: Sunday 27th April, 11:55pm AEST
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