The Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies Project Coordinator

Job no: 0061232
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.5 FTE)/Fixed-term until 31 December 2026
Faculty: Arts
Department/School: Asia Institute 
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749 – $100,397 p.a. (pro-rata) p.a. plus 17% super

• Join the Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Melbourne, fostering research, teaching, and bilateral partnerships, enhancing our understanding of China’s transformation.
• Support the planning and delivery of an annual program of events.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
Reporting to the School Manager, this role supports the planning and delivery of an annual program of events, as determined and agreed with the Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies Director. The role will be required to work closely with a range of internal staff to ensure the smooth operation of the Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies.  This will involve general administration and executive support work, as well as advisory board management and some finance-related tasks.  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality administrative support to ensure efficient running of the day-to-day activities in relation CCCS 
• Providing executive and administrative support to the CCCS Director including diary management, collation of relevant material for meetings, conferences and seminars; and  preparation of correspondence in a timely manner 
• Providing executive and administrative support to CCCS Advisory Board 
• Acting as the primary contact point for CCCS queries and responding with a high degree of accuracy 

Who We Are Looking For

You will bring exceptional organisational and time/list management skills; as well as a high-level attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage complex relationships.  

You will also have: 

• Completed an undergraduate tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training 
• Strong, demonstrated committee secretariat skills 
• Sound time management and organisational skills; including demonstrated experience in prioritising and effectively balancing competing demands 
• Collaborative skills, including the ability to work cooperatively and positively in a multidisciplinary based environment and liaise with people from diverse backgrounds 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare correspondence and governance-related documentation with a high degree of accuracy  

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “The Asia Institute“
The Asia Institute is the University of Melbourne’s key centre for studies in Asian languages, cultures, and societies. Asia Institute academic staff have an array of research interests and specialisations and strive to provide leadership in the study of the intellectual, legal, politico-economic, cultural, and religious traditions and transformations of Asia and the Islamic world. The Institute is committed to community engagement and offers a dynamic program of academic and community-focused events and cultural exchanges that aim to promote dialogue and debate. 

The Centre for Contemporary Chinese Studies (CCCS) was launched in 2013. The Centre’s continuing mission is to facilitate high-quality research, teaching and engagement at the University of Melbourne that furthers our understanding of China’s ongoing transformation and the impacts within and beyond China. CCCS enhances Australia’s bilateral partnerships with top Chinese universities and acts as a hub for contemporary China studies in Melbourne. The CCCS acts as a hub for contemporary Chinese studies in Australia, regularly hosting visiting scholars and supervising graduate researchers. It leads an interdisciplinary research program covering major social science disciplines, including sociology, geography, development studies, and public policy.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
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The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Anna Gradoboeva via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description