Project Manager
Job No.: 673292
Location: Parkville campus
Employment Type: Full Time
Duration: 12 months fixed term
Remuneration: $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (MIPS) is Australia's largest and most successful group of pharmaceutical scientists, with over 250 staff and 250 PhD students. Established in 2008, it builds on the pioneering research of the Victorian College of Pharmacy, which developed the Relenza flu treatment. MIPS conducts cutting-edge research in drug discovery, delivery, and development, focusing on therapeutic areas like neuroscience, cancer, immunity, cardiovascular diseases, and global health. It has strong collaborations with industry leaders such as Servier, Takeda, and Lonza, along with partnerships with biotech companies, research institutes, and funding organizations worldwide.
MIPS is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the Australian Primary Care Initiative for Medicine use Optimisation and Safety (APRICOT). The role involves providing expert advice, supporting change initiatives, and ensuring the project is delivered on time, within budget, and in line with strategic goals. The Project Manager will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders across various faculties and departments.
The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing projects from initiation to completion, applying project management methodologies. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing project scope, deliverables, budgets, timelines, and post-implementation reviews.
- Implementing project deliverables and overseeing change management strategies.
- Sourcing resources, managing procurement, and negotiating contracts with external providers.
- Conducting research, providing solutions, and advising senior management on complex issues.
- Leading and developing a skilled project team, including external consultants and contractors.
- Managing project budgets effectively.
- Preparing reports, briefings, and presentations for various audiences.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and supporting networking efforts.
- Identifying risks, reporting issues, and implementing mitigation strategies.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MPH, PhD) or significant experience and expertise in project management.
- Proven ability to manage medium to large projects, including planning, budgeting, and meeting deadlines.
- Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop teams, along with excellent relationship management and communication abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in project management and data management software (e.g., REDCap, SPSS).
- Experience in primary care research, clinical trials, and scientific writing/publication.
Why Join Us?
Monash University is a dynamic and research-intensive institution with a strong global reputation. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in an innovative academic environment and contribute to our mission of producing world-class graduates equipped with cutting-edge skills.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Associate Professor Johnson George, 9903 9178 or Johnson.George@monash.edu
Position Description: Project Manager
Applications Close: Friday 21 February 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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