VicX Senior Advisor - New Colombo Plan

Position Number: JR-011979 

Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term until December 2027 
Location: Parkville 
Department: Student and Scholarly Services; Chief Operating Officer Portfolio 
Salary: UoM 6 - $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super  

• Consortium-wide leadership across Victorian universities / expand equitable global learning access / drive impactful New Colombo Plan experiences 

• Join us to shape inclusive Asia-Pacific mobility opportunities and support diverse students to thrive globally. 

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

The University of Melbourne  
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website. 

Your next career opportunity  
In this role, you will coordinate New Colombo Plan semester grants across the VicX university consortium. You will design engaging events and programmes that connect students, build confidence, and strengthen Asia-Pacific engagement. You will help broaden access to global learning, especially for equity cohorts and under-represented student groups. 

What you will deliver:  

• Coordinate consortium-wide promotion of New Colombo Plan grants through events, campaigns and targeted materials for priority cohorts. 

• Develop and deliver pre-departure and return workshops that foster peer connections, reflection and global competence development. 

• Collaborate with equity and Indigenous units to identify participation barriers and promote New Colombo Plan benefits to students. 

• Analyse Asia-Pacific partnerships, student feedback and alumni insights to inform targeted promotion and continuous programme improvement. 

• Support risk management and emergency responses across the consortium, liaising with International Liaison Officers and external partners. 

You may be a great fit if you:  

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification and bring substantial experience in student services or related professional roles. 

• Offer experience delivering global learning or mobility programmes, ideally within a higher education environment. 

• Demonstrate strong cross-cultural communication skills, with confidence engaging students and staff from diverse backgrounds. 

• Manage complex stakeholder relationships and design innovative, tailored activities that respond to student and partner needs. 

• Thrive in fast-paced service environments, juggling competing priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality outcomes. 

• Bring knowledge of New Colombo Plan programmes or student engagement initiatives that complement learning abroad experiences. 

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 – Student and Scholarly Services  
Student and Scholarly Services supports students from first enquiry to graduation, delivering integrated administration, wellbeing and learning services. Within this division, Global Learning coordinates mobility programmes and drives the Advancing Melbourne Globally strategy. You will work closely with colleagues across the VicX consortium of Victorian universities and federal partners. Together, you will expand Asia-Pacific opportunities, foster inclusive participation and help students build meaningful global competencies. 

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. 

We're 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  
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.  
    
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.  

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, a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process, and your responses to the Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. 

Want to know more? 

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Michael Gurner via email at michael.gurner@unimelb.edu.au  

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Tien at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au 

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').  

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future. 

Applications close: Thursday 16th April 2026, 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.  

Position Description: 

PD_JR-011979 VicX Senior Advisor - New Colombo Plan.docx 

PD_JR-011979 VicX Senior Advisor - New Colombo Plan.pdf