At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate inspiring maths camps for high-ability students across Victoria.
- Company: Join the University of Melbourne's Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute.
- Benefits: Enjoy 17% superannuation, flexible work arrangements, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team dedicated to educational excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on aspiring mathematicians and shape their future in STEM.
- Qualifications: Experience in event coordination and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 100847 - 109163 $ per year.
Role type: Full time; Fixed Term until 31 December 2028
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute
Salary: UoM6: $100,847 - $109,163 p.a. plus 17% super
Statewide enrichment initiative for high-ability students / Lead flagship residential maths camps / Collaborate with AMSI, MAV and The Y
Make a lasting difference for aspiring mathematicians – apply now to lead AMSI's statewide maths camps.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
Your next career opportunity:
You will coordinate AMSI’s residential maths camps, delivering inspiring experiences for high‐ability Year 9–10 students statewide. You will work closely with schools, academics and partners to broaden students’ aspirations for VCE maths and STEM.
What you will deliver:
- Coordinate statewide schedules, logistics and onsite delivery for 24 residential maths camps with MAV and The Y.
- Administer registrations and participant data, ensuring privacy, parental consent, child safety compliance and clear communications to families.
- Recruit, brief and support academics, teachers and STEM presenters to deliver engaging camp sessions and activities.
- Lead evaluation activities, surveys and reporting, using findings to improve inclusion, quality, logistics and participant experience.
- Contribute to wider AMSI events and governance, collaborating with marketing, multimedia, finance and project leadership.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in project or event coordination, mathematics, mathematics education or related discipline.
- Demonstrate substantial experience coordinating complex events or residential programs, including planning, promotion, logistics and onsite delivery.
- Manage diverse stakeholders confidently, building effective relationships with schools, academics, partners and service providers.
- Apply robust knowledge of privacy, child safety and duty of care to programs involving minors.
- Communicate clearly in writing and in person, responding promptly to participant and parent or carer enquiries.
- Work autonomously within frameworks, juggling competing deadlines while providing accurate reporting and documentation for leadership and funders.
What we offer you:
- 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.
Your new team – Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI):
At the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute, you will join a national leader for mathematical sciences collaboration. AMSI brings universities, government, industry and schools together to strengthen Australia’s mathematics and STEM pipeline. You will sit within the Faculty of Science, renowned for research excellence, outreach impact and inclusive scientific education. The team is small, supportive and mission‐driven, offering autonomy, mentorship and rich engagement with schools and communities.
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.
Application essentials:
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- 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 queries related to this specific position, or for questions related to our recruitment process email Lachlan Bryce.
- For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard.
Applications close: 9 July 2026 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Maths Camps Coordinator in Parkville employer: The University of Melbourne
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