Position Number: 0065799
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing (Research Contingent)
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Medical School
Salary: UoM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- Lead international multicentre trial / Shape future iGAS treatment / Collaborate with renowned researchers
- Apply now to spearhead a pioneering clinical trial and advance global infectious disease management
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
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Your next career opportunity
As Project Manager for an innovative international clinical trial at the Doherty Institute, you'll lead the charge in identifying optimal treatments for invasive group A streptococcal disease. You'll oversee all aspects of this multicentre, adaptive platform randomised trial, from ethics submissions to operational management. This role offers you the chance to work with leading researchers, shape future treatment protocols, and gain invaluable experience in clinical trial management within a world-class research environment.
For further information, please see: https://www.doherty.edu.au/news-events/news/world-first-trial-tackling-strep-infections-in-children-adults
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage Trial Documentation and Processes: Prepare and maintain study protocols, case report forms, and operational documents while overseeing site identification and recruitment.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Handle ethics submissions, trial registration, and liaise with the University's Office of Research Ethics and Integrity regarding sponsorship and contracts.
- Coordinate Trial Operations: Oversee data management, support trial nurses across multiple sites, and manage site-specific payments and budgets.
- Maintain Quality and Safety Standards: Conduct data quality monitoring, site audits, and coordinate safety monitoring, including adverse event reporting and management.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a skilled project manager with experience in clinical trials, possessing strong organisational abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a dynamic research environment.
You may also:
- Have experience in managing multicentre clinical trials.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and ethics processes for clinical research.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Be proficient in data management and quality control processes.
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
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
For more information check out our benefits page!
Your new team – The Department of Infectious Diseases
https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/school-structure/infectious-diseases
The Department of Infectious Diseases is a recently established department of the Melbourne Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences that is based at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute). Research within the department encompasses infectious diseases including antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections, malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, influenza, viral hepatitis, sexually-transmitted infections, skin pathogens and emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19. Our researchers come from diverse backgrounds, including discovery research and basic scientists, clinician researchers, epidemiologists, public health physicians and microbiologists.
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 contact Bec Tucker on 0416 888 299 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!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- 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
