Project and Training Coordinator

🚀 Position: Project and Training Coordinator
🌐 Division: Advocacy & Legal
📅 Employment Status: Full-time, Fixed Term (12 Month Contract)
💼 Classification Level: PL 6.1 plus 14.5% Superannuation
📍 Location: University of Melbourne, Parkville
🗓️ Start Date: July 2026

About The University of Melbourne Student Union Inc (UMSU)

The University of Melbourne Student Union Inc (UMSU) is a dynamic, for-purpose incorporated association, serving as the representative body for all students at the University of Melbourne. Structured around student control of student affairs, UMSU is governed by an elected Students’ Council and twelve student departments, chosen by and from the student body.

Located in the heart of the University of Melbourne’s award-winning student precinct, UMSU is a vibrant, creative, and diverse social justice organization committed to representing and supporting University of Melbourne students. Our vast arts and culture programs for emerging student artists are run in a state-of-the-art theatre, a professional art gallery, the iconic Rowden White Library and the Ida Bar – the only student bar on campus.

About the role

This position is responsible for administering, delivering and providing end-of-training program compliance and acquittal of the “Bystander Intervention”, “Responding to Disclosures for Gender-Based Violence” and “The Masculinities Project” training programs, under the guidance of the UMSU Advocacy & Legal Senior Sexual Harm Response Coordinator. These programs are delivered annually to student representatives and student leaders from UMSU’s Clubs and Societies and aim to prevent Gender-Based Violence.

In addition, the incumbent will coordinate and respond to training requests from university-owned residences and colleges in accordance with the requirements of the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

The role contributes to the ongoing development, review, and evidence-based improvement of the training content. This includes undertaking research, developing and reviewing program materials, designing evaluation surveys, and liaising with researchers to strengthen program impact and alignment with best practice.

The position also provides guidance, training and support to casual staff involved in program delivery, including preparing facilitators and conducting structured debriefing following training sessions to ensure continuous improvement, staff wellbeing, and adherence to trauma-informed practice.

UMSU provides student-facing services and events on University of Melbourne campuses, and work is undertaken in person and on site (and after hours as required). UMSU staff employment conditions are covered by the University of Melbourne Student Union Agreement 2023-2025 and associated policies, such as the Flexible Work Policy.

Core responsibilities of your role include:

Delivery of training
Program Development and continuous improvement
Evaluation and reporting

How to Apply?

To find out more information about this position, please View the position description here.

All applications should include:

A cover letter responding to the Key Selection cCriteria (maximum 2 pages of text).
Applications submitted without a cover letter addressing the KSC will not be considered.
A brief CV highlighting relevant experience, and
The names and contact details of 3 professional referees.

Applications for this position close at Midnight, Sunday 5 July 2026 and should be submitted via the Recruitment Form

If at any stage of the recruitment and selection process you require an alternative format to the application material or reasonable adjustment to the interview arrangements, please contact us at recruitment@union.unimelb.edu.au

Your Expertise (Need to Have)

A degree in Psychology (or in progress) with subsequent relevant experience; or a tertiary qualification in social work or related field with extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
A comprehensive understanding of the impacts and dynamics of sexual and gender-based violence within a feminist, structural, individual, and medico-legal context.
Proven ability to deliver culturally, gender‑ and age‑appropriate services and training to diverse student communities, and culturally diverse groups.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate multiple training sessions and related administrative tasks.
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including experience facilitating training or workshops for varied audiences.
Experience providing guidance, support or supervision to facilitators, volunteers or staff, including conducting debriefs and supporting wellbeing in trauma‑informed environments.
Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating training programs, including designing evaluation tools, analysing feedback, and applying data to continuous improvement.
Ability to ensure training content and delivery align with national standards, codes, and best‑practice guidelines in gender‑based violence prevention.
Sensitivity to diverse cultural issues and backgrounds.
A valid employee Working with Children Check.

Bonus Points (Nice to Have)

Experience in the higher education sector and/or in student, community and/or membership-based organisations; and
A commitment to the principles of student unionism.

Why Join UMSU?

This is more than a job – it's a chance to positively impact the lives of students. At UMSU, you'll be part of a diverse team, working together to foster a thriving, inclusive student community. We value creativity, diversity, and the powerful voice of students in shaping our future.

What’s on Offer

This is a Full-time, Fixed-term role (35 hours per week), position with a starting base salary of $94,961.26, plus 14.5% superannuation
A cause driven workplace with an eclectic culture and flexible approach to our work
True work life balance – check out our benefits which include a 35-hour working week, 5 weeks leave, leave loading of 17.5%
Access to professional development opportunities tailored to you and your career pat

Additional information

Please note, all applicants will be require to hold or obtain a valid Employee Working with Children check, National Police Check and provide verification of unrestricted working rights in Australia.

UMSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, women, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

UMSU acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Owners of the land where we operate. We pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present, and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded. This always was and always will be, Aboriginal land. UMSU reserves the right to withdraw this position at any stage of the recruitment process.

UMSU reserves the right to withdraw this position at any stage of the recruitment process.