Careers

Welcome to the University of Melbourne, where our community of world-class thinkers drive transformative global change and shape our future. As part of our vibrant and passionate community, your career isn't just a job – it's an opportunity to contribute to a legacy of innovation, education, and positive social impact. Ready to make a difference?

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Click here to discover a world of possibilities and shape your career at the University of Melbourne.

About us

Find out more about our leadership team, priorities and partnerships, and community.

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Advancing Melbourne - our strategy for global impact

Explore the University of Melbourne's visionary strategy, Advancing Melbourne, as we embark on a transformative journey to benefit society through education and research.

Staff Benefits

Learn more about how we support your professional development, work-life balance and our range of benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion

The University has committed to a strategic vision which aims to create a thriving, fair and diverse university community. Find out more about the initiatives that support this vision.

Making an Impact

At Australia's leading university our researchers address humanity’s biggest challenges and solve problems for communities around the world. This brings real benefits for the economy, the environment, animal and human wellbeing and health.

Sustainability

We have the depth and breadth of research and expertise which enables us to be leaders in the fight against global warming. We will continue to drive change in our campus operations and lead multidisciplinary collaborations and partnerships to address the far-reaching consequences of climate change, empowering our community and inspiring industry-level standards which can be followed by the wider higher education sector.

Priorities and Partnerships

Our global collaborations with industry and community enhance our institutional acumen, ensuring sustained leadership for the future. Driving a continued legacy that combines academic excellence with societal impact.

Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

We aspire to be the university of choice for Indigenous Australians, investing significantly to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Our Murmuk Djerring strategic priorities — Leadership; Place, Heritage and Culture; Partnerships; Indigenous Knowledge; and Truth-telling and Justice — form the foundation for this commitment. These five priorities empower the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff to emerge as outstanding leaders addressing contemporary challenges.

We're dedicated to enhancing our global reputation in Indigenous research and leadership, expanding academic and student programs. Our commitment extends to inclusive pathways, robust support systems, and the establishment of a dedicated Indigenous Employment Office. To support this commitment, we are also developing a University-wide Cultural Education Program to ensure all of our staff are able to support our vision of fostering a culturally safe, supportive and respectful environment.

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