Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and responsive customer service within the Research portfolio. • Graduate Research School – Mt Helen Campus • Part-time (0.4), fixed-term appointment until July 2026 • HEW 6 - $91,516 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuation Position closing date: 13/07/2025 Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally. With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education. About the role Working as part of the Higher Degrees by Research team, you will contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the Graduate Research School, coordinate the administration and management of student processes and contribute to the planning, promotion and delivery of HDR programs. You will: address and resolve complex issues; develop, implement, and assess service improvement projects and initiatives; coordinate and maintain an annual research training and supervisor professional development calendar; and build and foster strong and effective professional networks with general, academic and senior staff in order to effectively deliver the best interests of HDR students. About you You will possess demonstrated success in events management including organisation of events across multiple sites and reporting outcomes of those events. In addition, you will have the ability to provide high level administration and operational support to candidature management, research training and graduate researcher development activities across a large organisation at multiple sites. You will possess: experience in developing and monitoring budgets and related expenditure; ability to manage multiple tasks and problem solve; a strong orientation to providing outstanding customer service including excellent written and verbal communication skills; and ability to assimilate, analyse and interpret a complex body of knowledge - such as organizational and government policy and legislation. How to apply Please apply by Sunday, 13 July 2025 Applicants are required to submit a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages and a resume. View position description Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries. Let our staff tell you more.