Position Number: 0065112
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: The Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 - $115,211 p.a plus 17% super
- Lead and coordinate key initiatives, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement to advance the Cumming Global Centre’s mission.
- Work within a globally recognised institute, driving impactful projects in pandemic therapeutics alongside leading scientific experts.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
The Project Manager at the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics, based within the Doherty Institute, plays a vital role in driving key initiatives that align with the Centre’s mission and goals. This role involves project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and strategic support for scientific leadership, ensuring the successful implementation of activities through well-structured plans and operating models. Working within a dynamic and professional team, the Project Manager contributes to the Centre’s visibility and impact through effective promotion and collaboration across the Institute.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide project management to the Institute’s key initiatives, as outlined within our Strategy Plan.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, to foster communication, build relationships and progress each activity.
- Assist with identification of opportunities for co-funding and/or engagement activities to further development of activities.
- Maintain financial, activity records and compliance reporting to partners and external parties, and contribute to the preparation and dissemination of reports to relevant parties.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders and adapt to evolving project demands. They will demonstrate excellent organisational abilities, problem-solving skills, and a high level of initiative in managing complex projects, coordinating group activities, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements. With a detail-oriented and proactive approach, they will work both independently and as part of a team to deliver creative solutions and maintain clear project plans and timelines.
You will also have:
- Tertiary qualification, preferably in Public Health or Biomedical Research, or relevant professional experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, including management of grants or contracts, financial and budget reporting.
- A high level of self-motivation and initiative in the organisation of group activities, workshops and conferences.
- Demonstrated ability to develop clear project plans and timelines, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and monitor project progress.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – The Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics
The Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics is a mission-driven, globally connected research program that will enable rapid design and development of treatments for pathogens of pandemic potential. The Centre will be the world’s preeminent facility in developing molecular platforms to help fight future pandemics. The Centre goals are ambitious—to advance the science behind therapeutics that direct target the pathogen, to transform future pandemic management and to save lives.
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
Finding solutions to prevent, treat and cure infectious diseases and understanding the complexities of microbes and the immune system requires innovative approaches and concentrated effort. This is why The University of Melbourne – a world leader in education, teaching and research excellence – and The Royal Melbourne Hospital – an internationally renowned institution providing outstanding care, research and learning – have partnered to create the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute); a centre of excellence where leading scientists and clinicians collaborate to improve human health globally.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. 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 and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and suitability with reference to the selection criteria^ (please ensure your cover letter does not exceed 2 pages).
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Brett Verity via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Please note that the selection panel will continuously review and evaluate applicants throughout the advertising period therefore interviews may be scheduled for before the closing date as well.
Position Description
