Programs and Engagement Officer
Job No.: 683434
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Part-time appointment (0.7)
Duration: Fixed term appointment (12 months)
Remuneration: HEW 6 plus 17% super
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about supporting graduate research and delivering high-impact programs? We’re looking for a dynamic Programs and Engagement Officer to provide high-level administrative and project support In the Monash Graduate Research Office. In this pivotal role, you’ll work in a high performing but small team to help drive the effective delivery of professional development for Graduate Research Students and Supervisors, plus have the opportunity to get involved in projects and events organised by the team for the Monash Doctoral Program.
You’ll be responsible for a range of administrative tasks that keep our operations running smoothly, with a particular focus on delivering core program requirements such as compliance training and professional development. You'll also play a key role in enhancing student experiences through support for activities including industry internships and student experience events such as the Three Minute Thesis competition.
This role is effectively a combination of new project requirements and existing team responsibilities involving the administration of research and professional skills training, as we manage a transformation of doctoral training at Monash arising from a significant change in the direction of the Monash Doctoral Program
To be successful in this role, it is essential that you have excellent organisational and administration skills as well as great interpersonal skills. Experience in higher education, more specifically graduate research and research degree student administration will also be beneficial in this role.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the filling Key Selection Criteria #3, 5, 6 & 7.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Ms Linda Batrich, Senior Manager Programs and Engagement, +61 3 9905 6458
Position Description: Programs and Engagement Officer
Applications Close: Wednesday, 8th October 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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