Unit Coordinator- Master of Research Course

Unit Coordinator of Master of Research Program at Higher Education Leadership Institute (HELI) Education Centre of Australia Melbourne Campus

Education Centre of Australia (ECA) is a dynamic and diverse education group that stands at the forefront of Australias higher education sector boasting campuses in Sydney Brisbane Melbourne and most recently in Adelaide as well as overseas locations in the UK and India. With a rich history spanning over almost two decades ECA delivers highquality education encompassing English language courses bachelors and postgraduate degrees and targeted internships. ECA is a successful Australianbased education organisation offering a comprehensive range of facetoface and online courses for both international and domestic students. Collaborating with esteemed higher education providers like Victoria University Swinburne University Charles Sturt University University of Canberra University of Tasmania University of the Sunshine Coast and London Metropolitan University ECA is committed to delivering a worldclass educational experience.

We have got an exciting opportunity as RES921 Unit Coordinator of Master of Research Program to be part of our team at HELI in our Melbourne campus. It is an opportunity to supervise Master of Research students at HELI.

Heli (Higher Education Leadership Institute) is a higher education institute of the Education Centre of Australia (ECA). ECA is a progressive and diverse education group that operates at the forefront of Australias higher education sector with campuses in Sydney Brisbane Melbourne and with overseas campuses in the UK and India.

As a key member of the team you will have the rewarding opportunity to progress your career within the education industry. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us and is selfmotivated and an enthusiastic gogetter.

We have an exciting opportunity as RES921 Unit Coordinator of Master of Research Program at Higher Education Leadership Institute (HELI) to be part of our team at HELI in our Melbourne Campus. The Higher Education Leadership Institute (HELI) aims to increase the quality of research projects by its Master of Research Program students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating: coordinating the current RES921 unit which is a research unit for Master of Research (MRes) students: Provide excellence in Higher Education Research.
• Coordinating: coordinating Master of Research students and their supervisors.
• Supervising: shared supervision of some of the Master of Research students.
• Collaboration with Course Coordinator: report to Course Coordinator of Master of Research Program and ECA Learning and Teaching team (if needed).
• Assessment: Assess the quality of the research projects conducted by students collaboratively with their Principal and Associate Supervisors and the Course Coordinator of Master of Research Program and ensure that research projects of students are genuine ethical and doable and take into consideration the needs and learning abilities of students.
• Administration: carry out administrative duties relating to the role of a Unit Coordinator as required.

As the successful candidate you will ideally have:

• A Higher degree at PHD level in any research direction.
• Demonstrated established reputation as a researcher at a higher education level.
• Demonstrating a considerable track record of peerreviewed publications and/or conference presentations.
• Demonstrated a considerable background of higher degree research student supervision.
• Demonstrated a record of higher education teaching and assessment experience.
• Experience in Canvas Learning Management System or an alternative learning management system is needed.

In return we will offer you:

• Involving with students Research Projects
• A supportive scholarship and research environment
• A professional team environment
• Energetic culture that inspires and supports excellence
• Work/life balance
• Professional development
• Expanding network of contacts

EEO Statement

At ECA we champion our organisational values which includes Celebrate diversity and inclusion thus we strive to be a place of growth where everyone can continually thrive.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People people living with a disability women people who identify as LGBTIQA and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to all Australian Citizens Permanent Residents and applicants who hold a current and valid Visa with full working rights in Australia.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter CV and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Due to the expected high volume of responses only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information on this role to gain insight into our team or if you need assistance due to a disability please contact the Couse Coordinator of Master of Research Program Associate Professor Ahmad Saedisomeolia Dean (Scholarship and Research) at

Thank you for your interest in the position with the ECA Group!