Position Number: 0065888
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Medical, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences
Salary: UoM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead innovative genomics programs / Foster international collaborations / Advance infectious disease research
- Apply now to shape the future of pathogen genomics and contribute to global health initiatives
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
As the Centre Coordinator for Pathogen Genomics, you'll play a pivotal role in managing cutting-edge programs at the University of Melbourne's Peter Doherty Institute. You'll have the opportunity to coordinate cross-sectoral stakeholders, drive strategic initiatives, and support world-leading experts in pathogen genomics. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on infectious disease research and surveillance across the Asia-Pacific region.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Management and Coordination: Oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure progress towards strategic objectives.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate communication and collaboration with diverse partners locally and internationally.
- Communications and Outreach: Implement the Centre's communications and engagement plan, manage digital platforms, and develop content to showcase research impact.
- Project Support: Perform secretariat responsibilities, assist with reporting, and contribute to the successful delivery of complex, large-scale projects.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a highly organised and effective communicator with experience in managing complex projects and engaging diverse stakeholders across academic, research, and public health sectors.
You may also:
- Have strong project management skills and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrate proficiency in developing and implementing strategic plans and workplans.
- Have experience in website and social media management, including content development.
- Be adaptable and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
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 fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – Department of Microbiology and Immunology
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology is one of the departments within the School of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. Further information is available at http://www.microbiol.unimelb.edu.au/ and http://bsac.unimelb.edu.au/.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
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
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. 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.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen 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.
Position Description
