University Department of Rural Health Program Coordinator

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term until 31 December 2026
Faculty: Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Rural Health

Location: Shepparton Wangaratta or Ballarat
Salary: UOM 7 - $111275 - $120453 p.a. plus 17% super

• Senior coordinating role in impactful rural health / Shape First Nations placement and research activities / Choose your regional campus base.
  

• Apply now to lead a multi-campus rural health program driving budgets contracts reporting and First Nations initiatives.
  

• Investing in you 17% superannuation benefits package including salary packaging health and wellbeing programs discounted services and professional development opportunities.
  

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Your next career opportunity
In this pivotal coordination role you will drive delivery of the Commonwealth-funded University Department of Rural Health. You will oversee budgets contracts reporting and research administration while connecting rural teams with central university systems. You will help strengthen rural and First Nations health outcomes across Shepparton Wangaratta Ballarat and beyond.

What you will deliver:

• Lead planning monitoring and optimisation of the UDRH budget to meet Commonwealth performance targets and reporting needs.
  

• Coordinate contract management including development registration and invoicing of non-research agreements with internal and external partners.
  

• Oversee accurate capture of UDRH activities and research outputs to support Commonwealth ARHEN and university reporting.
  

• Provide high-level executive support to the UDRH Director including governance strategic planning key meetings and ARHEN representation.
  

• Champion First Nations teaching and activities through course promotion enrolment support administration and collaboration with the Malka team.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a relevant university degree and bring substantial experience in administration program coordination or management.
  

• Demonstrate strong financial acumen including experience monitoring budgets tracking expenditure and interpreting complex funding requirements.
  

• Exhibit proven ability to work respectfully and effectively with First Nations people and communities.
  

• Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to improve systems streamline processes and deliver quality outcomes.
  

• Lead and coordinate work across multiple teams providing guidance supervision and support to achieve shared goals.
  

• Navigate large complex organisations ideally including University of Melbourne systems and manage relationships across dispersed rural campuses.
  

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
  

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
  

• Career development opportunities including access to a range of tailored programs such as Academic Women in Leadership and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being including leading parental leave gender affirmation leave and cultural leave

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
  

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team Department of Rural Health
The Department of Rural Health sits within the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences a research faculty. The University Department of Rural Health brings together student placements First Nations education and impactful rural health research. You will join collaborative teams across Shepparton Wangaratta and Ballarat all committed to improving rural health outcomes. We value community partnerships cultural safety innovation and supporting staff to grow their careers in regional Victoria.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

Were committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Application essentials:

• Visit apply with us to learn more about the process including tips and FAQs.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.
  

Want to know more

• For queries related to this specific position contact Lisa Bourke

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Dijana Pourgoutzidis at

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard onor at (subject: Recruitment Adjustments).
  

Apply today and join a community thats shaping the future.

Applications close 27 March 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:
PD - JR-009771 University Department of Rural Health Program
PD - JR-009771 University Department of Rural Health Program