About this role
Role type: Full time; Fixed-term for 9 months Department: Student and Scholarly Services Salary: UOM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
• Flagship student food program leadership / tangible impact on wellbeing and belonging / develop student staff and partnerships • Join us to coordinate inclusive, sustainable food programs that support every student’s success and sense of belonging.
• 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 lead the University’s flagship Campus Canteens and Social Dinner programs.
You will shape student wellbeing, connection and equity through nutritious, affordable food and inclusive program design.
You will gain experience managing student teams, partnerships and data-driven service improvement in a dynamic environment. What you will deliver:
• Lead the end-to-end operations of Campus Canteens and Social Dinner across Parkville and Southbank. • Manage food safety, processes and workflows to ensure compliant, efficient and student-centred food relief services. • Oversee budgets, supplier relationships and student staffing, supporting performance, development and financial sustainability. • Develop and deliver multi-channel communications that promote programs and demonstrate impact to key stakeholders. • Build partnerships and lead data collection, analysis and reporting to inform service improvement and governance.
You may be a great fit if you:
• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications or bring an equivalent blend of education and related experience. • Bring demonstrated experience managing programs balancing community impact with operational and financial sustainability. • Use strong analytical skills to interpret data, generate insights and report clearly to senior stakeholders. • Coordinate communications across social media, digital and print channels, including Instagram and student news. • Lead and develop staff teams, ideally student employees or interns, with clear expectations and support. • Operate confidently with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI and Canva, with high attention to detail. 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 You will join Student and Scholarly Services, a central division supporting students from first enquiry to graduation.
The Student Connection and Belonging team designs inclusive programs that enhance success, wellbeing and community across the University.
Working with passionate colleagues, you will embed food security and social connection in the student experience.
The team values collaboration, innovation and evidence-based practice, offering scope to shape initiatives and develop your career. 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 and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
Want to know more?
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Alex Spezza 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: 26th of July 2026 at 11:55 PM; AEDT. Position Description: JR-015709 - Coordinator, Food Programs - PD.docx JR-015709 - Coordinator, Food Programs - PD.pdf