A Great Place to Work
Why should you consider The University of Melbourne for your next career move?
We offer our staff more than just a job - we offer them an opportunity to be part of a dynamic world class organisation which provides its staff with benefits and support at every stage of their life and career.
Read on to learn more about the University and what we have to offer:
About Us
Our Reputation for Excellence
The University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised teaching and research institution with an outstanding reputation. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated by innovative academic programs and our record as one of Australia?s largest recipients of competitive research funding. With our prestigious international links and reputation, the University is a preferred destination for high quality staff from both Australia and around the world including distinguished teachers and researchers.
Our Vision
Our vision is for the University of Melbourne to be recognised as being a great place to work. Our vision is for a workforce which:
- believes in the value of the work which it undertakes
- has the necessary capability, commitment and versatility to deliver the best outcome for students, fellow staff and the University
- works together toward the achievement of the University?s mission
- is collegial in its outlook and approach and harmonious in its acceptance of the right of all to express their views
- embraces diversity in approaches and styles
- is healthy, both in terms of physical well being and organisational sustainability
Our Values
Our staff values outline the qualities we admire and continually strive to exhibit as individuals and as an organisation. Our values guide our behaviour, and underpin the way we work.
Our core staff values are:
- a shared sense of purpose where all staff appreciate the intrinsic value of education and research
- a commitment to research and innovation where creativity and excellence in all areas of endeavour are recognised and rewarded
- a love of learning and commitment to personal and professional development
- high standards of ethics and integrity where all staff are open, fair, honest and consistent in their dealings with each other and the broader University community
- the provision of safe and supportive work environments where staff and students are encouraged and empowered to realise their full potential
- the enhancement and sharing of organisational knowledge where individuals willingly promote collaboration and consultation across the University
- tolerance and diversity where individual differences and opinions are respected and valued
Our Guiding Principles
We wish to ensure the University of Melbourne is a great place to work and that all staff have the capability, commitment and versatility to achieve and be recognised for achievement, both now and into the future. Our guiding principles are designed to underpin how we recruit, develop, manage and reward and form a basis for future planning.
- Guiding principle 1:
- We seek to attract and retain talented people who have the capacity to achieve in the University now, and into the future
- Guiding principle 2:
- We develop staff to build capacity for the University to succeed, to ensure professional development and to reward excellent performance across all areas of endeavour.
- Guiding principle 3:
- Our work environment underscores the importance of collegiality and teamwork and of appreciative and constructive feedback as well as open, effective and timely communication.
- Guiding principle 4:
- All aspects of staff leadership and management are underpinned by equity, fairness and merit.
- Guiding principle 5:
- We support staff to create the appropriate balance between their work, aspirations and personal lives.
- Guiding principle 6:
- We co-operate to maintain an environment safe from physical and emotional harm.
- Guiding principle 7:
- We deliver exemplary human resources management support and services.
Our Career Opportunities
We provide a diverse range of vocations in such areas as Administration, Information Services, Finance, Lecturing, Research, Marketing & Communications, Health, Property Services, Human Resources and much more.
Proud Traditions : Bold Endeavours : Help Create History
Striving for excellence has always been a goal at The University of Melbourne. This is reflected in our founding motto, Postera Crescam Laude, ‘to grow in the esteem of future generations’. 150 years later, the University remains true to this vision, ranking highly in recent international and national benchmarks. The University is now embarking on a new strategy entitled ‘Growing Esteem’. This signals our intention to remain a leading education provider in the 21st Century. Beginning in 2008, the University will commence offering a six new undergraduate degrees. Students undertaking these degrees may then elect to undertake a two year professional qualification at Masters level, or a three year higher degree. The changes are aligned to changes in higher education in Europe, commonly known as the Bologna model.
From Us - For You
Balancing Work and Family
University policies, practices and programs provide for increased flexibility when considering the needs of individuals who are concerned with balancing work and family. The following are a list of some of the programs available to staff:
- Part-time employment
- Job Share
- 48/52 week year/ annualised salary
- Flexi-time
- Contract Employment
- Planned Career Breaks
We are recognised by the Australian Government as an ‘EOWA Employer of Choice for Women’ (EOCFW).
Paid Parental Leave, Maternity, Partner and Adoption Leave
The University is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace environment conducive to accommodating the needs of staff with family responsibilities. In recognition of the importance placed on family responsibilities the University has generous maternity leave provisions of up to 14 weeks paid leave. Upon the staff member’s return to work they may be entitled to a return to work bonus equivalent to an additional 12 weeks salary. Paid partner leave is also available.
Family Leave
In certain circumstances additional paid leave is available to staff to support family or household member during illness or emergency.
Salary Packaging
Staff may salary package certain items covered by the University?s Enterprise Agreements.
The items are:
- motor vehicles (novated leasing)
- membership of the Health, Fitness & Sports Facilities
- University-provided childcare fees
- voluntary contributions to superannuation
- laptop computer or mobile phone
- University car parking fees
- Melbourne Theatre Company subscriptions
- The Asialink Centre and the Ian Potter Museum of Art membership subscriptions
- Melbourne University Bookshop vouchers
Novated Leasing of Motor Vehicles
As part of the University’s salary packaging scheme, staff may apply to enter into a novated leasing arrangement with Custom Fleet. The program provides staff with a flexible approach to the acquisition of a motor vehicle (new or used, with various lease options). A major benefit of a novated lease is that the total cost of the vehicle is allocated against the staff member’s remuneration package, with expenses deducted from pre-tax salary.
Superannuation
The University provides a generous superannuation contribution of 17% of annual salary to full-time and part-time (50% or more) staff appointed for an initial period of two years or more and whose salaries meet University funding criteria. For all other employees, the University will contribute 9% of their annual salary to meet the Superannuation Guarantee requirements. The Superannuation Guarantee provides for a minimum level of superannuation for all employees in Australia. UniSuper is the superannuation fund exclusively dedicated to people who work in the higher education and research sector. The Fund is committed to providing members with quality retirement savings products and services.
Recognition of Prior Service
The University has agreements with certain other organisations for reciprocal recognition of service for the purpose of determining long service leave entitlements. Please see our policy (9.8.3.11. Recognition of Service with Other Organisations) for further details.
Helping you grow
Training and Development
In order to support the University’s strategy of ’Growing Esteem’, an extensive range of training and development programs is available. A variety of customised training and consultancy options are also available to support University leaders.
Special Studies Program (Academic Staff only)
The Special Studies Program (Sabbatical Leave) is a period of paid leave of between 2 months and 6 months duration which gives academic staff the opportunity to:
- keep abreast of recent developments in their discipline or subject
- maintain their scholarship and/or creative work by research and contact with leading academics and/or professionals at other institutions or locations, or, in some cases, for specific staff development or rehabilitation purposes
Staff Education Scheme (Professional Staff only)
The Staff Education Scheme is for staff who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate course or subjects. Under the scheme, approved staff members are entitled to leave for study purposes. This scheme has been established, primarily, to encourage staff who do not hold an undergraduate degree to complete an undergraduate degree, however, it can be used for other approved courses.
Employee Services
Disability Action Plan
The employment of people with disabilities enhances diversity in the University’s workforce. It enables us to create work and learning environments that are ‘vigorous and adaptive’ and reflect the diversity of the broader, Australian society. By drawing upon the full range of skills and knowledge, professional and life experience that are available in Australian community, the University will be better placed to provide a rich learning environment for students, and to build a workforce that is equipped to meet the challenges of the future. The University’s Disability Action Plan (2004- 2007) identifies strategies, performance measures, timeframes and accountabilities that support equality of opportunity for staff with disabilities and job applicants.
Health Service (Parkville Campus)
The University Health Service provides bulk-billed services to students and staff of the University and other members of the community. The Health Service is a general practitioner service, but staff have particular skills and interests in the areas of health promotion, illness prevention, the early detection of disease and the management of health problems.
Counselling Service (Parkville Campus)
The Counselling Service provides free counselling services to students and staff of the University. Staff of the service provide initial assessment of presenting issues and develop appropriate therapeutic interventions for clients. The Counselling Service also delivers a variety of community development and consultancy programs.
Childcare (Parkville Campus)
University staff have access to two Children’s Centres located in Queensberry and Swanston streets. Bookings can be made on a full-time or part-time basis. University staff have the opportunity to salary package their child care fees, whereby the fees are deducted fortnightly from their salary before tax.
University House (Parkville Campus)
University House is the staff club at the University of Melbourne and is housed in a beautiful Victorian home with gardens to the east and west. Dating back to 1885, University House is the sole survivor of a number of Professorial houses which lined Professors Walk. University House is a membership based club whose aim is to foster and maintain contacts and the exchange of ideas between the various disciplines represented by staff of The University of Melbourne. University House’s facilities include function rooms and private dining rooms and can cater for various types of events from cocktail parties to weddings.
Health, Fitness & Sports Facilities (Parkville Campus)
Melbourne University Sport (MUS) is a members-only (student & staff) facility. All current staff and their immediate families (siblings, partner, spouse, and children) can become members. MUS offers various programs and services including an extensive Group fitness timetable, Short Courses, Relaxation and Sports Massage, Physiotherapy and Personal Training. Sporting facilities include a Strength & Fitness Gym, 25m heated indoor lap Pool, Squash Courts and two multi-purpose sports stadiums. Take a tour of their facilities.