Division of Human Resources

Definition of Employment Type

The different types of employment available at The University of Melbourne are as follows:

Full Time
Employment for the full weekly ordinary hours (36.25 hours per week)
part Time
Employment to work a fixed number of hours per week, which is less than the ordinary weekly hours of a full time staff member in the same classification
Continuing
Ongoing employment with no fixed end date
Fixed Term
Employment for a specified contract term
Casual
Employment where a person is engaged by the hour and paid on an hourly basis

Description of University Job Search Categories

Job Search Category Examples Description
Academic Research
  • Principal Research Fellow
  • Senior Research Fellow
  • Research Fellow
  • Research Assistant
Staff whose primary focus is to engage in research activity individually or as part of a collaborative research team and may have some responsibility for student supervision.
Academic Teaching & Research
  • Dean
  • Head of Department
  • Professor
  • Chair
  • Associate Professor & Reader
  • Associate Professor
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Lecturer
  • Tutor
Staff engaged in teaching and the development, preparation and delivery of material and activities to students, including subject and course coordination. These staff also conduct student supervision and undertake research individually or as part of a collaborative research team.
Administration (Non-Academic)
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Audit Officer
  • Department Manager
  • Executive/Personal Assistant
  • Faculty General Manager
  • Graduate Employment Assistant
  • Grants Assistant
  • Graphic Designer
  • Language Skills Advisor
  • Manager, Postgraduate Programs
  • Postgraduate Team Member
  • Project Support Officer
  • Records Officer
  • Research Contracts Advisor
  • Resources Manager
  • Scholarships Officer
  • Student Advisor
  • Web Content Support Staff
Staff whose primary responsibility is to support the core business of the University through the development, planning, administration and management of those activities.
Apprenticeship/ Traineeship
  • Apprentice Plumber/Carpenter/etc
  • Trainee – Business Administration
Staff who are undertaking a government recognised apprenticeship/traineeship.
Childcare & Pre-School Services
  • Manager, Children’s Services
  • Childcare Worker
  • Kindergarten Teacher
Staff whose primary responsibility is the management and provision of services related to the pre-school care or education of children.
Finance
  • Finance Officer
  • Tax Accountant
  • Finance Manager
  • Budgets Officer
  • Client Services Accountant
Staff whose primary responsibility is the development, planning, administration, management and provision of activities and services related to the accounting, financial, contracts and commercial operations of the University.
Health Services
  • Doctor
  • Nurse
  • Counsellor
  • Occupational Health
Staff who specifically provide Health Services
Human Resources
  • HR Officer
  • HR Consultant
  • HR Officer – Payroll
  • Workplace Relations Consultant
  • Workcover Manager
  • Org. Development Consultant
  • Equal Opportunity Officer
Staff whose primary responsibility is the development, planning, administration, management and provision of HR advice, activities and services to University managers and staff.
Information Technology
  • Local IT Expert (LITE)
  • IT Manager
  • Applications Developer/Programmer
  • Web Developer/Programmer
Professional staff whose primary activity is the development, planning, delivery and management of activities that support the Information Technology infrastructure (e.g. hardware and software and related support).
Legal Services
  • Solicitor
  • Lawyer
Staff who specifically provide Legal services.
Library Services
  • Interlibrary Loans Officer
  • Information Librarian
  • Lending Services Assistant
  • Archivist
Staff whose primary responsibility is the development, planning, management and provision of library and information services to University staff and students.
Marketing & Public Relations
  • Public Relations Assistant
  • Marketing Officer/Manager
  • Communications Officer
  • Media Relations
  • Development Officer
  • Schools Liaison Officer
  • Student Recruitment
  • Industry Liaison Officer
  • Business Development Manager
Staff whose primary responsibility is the development, planning, delivery and management of activities:
  • Directly related to the marketing and public relations activity of the University as an organisation.
  • Directly related to the University’s relationship with the community - locally, regionally, nationally and/or internationally.
  • Directly related to the development of commercial or industry relationships external to the University.
Professorial
  • Dean
  • Head of Department
  • Professor
  • Chair
  • Associate Professor & Reader
  • Associate Professor
Senior academic staff with responsibility for leadership and management
Senior Executive
  • Vice-Chancellor
  • Deputy Vice Chancellor
  • Senior Vice-Principal
  • Vice-Principal
Staff with responsibility for leadership and management (academic and administrative) of the University.
Technical, Research & Laboratory Support
  • Technical Officer
  • Lab Manager
  • Digital Imaging Technologist
Staff whose primary responsibility is to support the teaching and research activity of a Department and assist in the development of teaching and/or research materials.
Trades & Services
  • Security Officer
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Store-person
  • Building Supervisor
  • Mailroom Sorter
  • Photocopy Technician
  • Carpenter
  • Electrician
  • Plumber
Staff whose primary responsibility is the development, planning, management and maintenance of the University’s physical infrastructure and related services.
Veterinary Science
  • Veterinary Intern
  • Veterinary Resident
  • Veterinary Registrar
Staff whose primary responsibility is the provision of specific veterinary services.
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