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Program Manager, Enabling capabilities

Position Number: 0065742
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing (research contingent)
Faculty: Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School: Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics

Salary: Academic Level B - $119,231 - $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super

  • Lead strategic operations / Collaborate with world-class researchers / Shape future of infectious disease research
  • Apply now to spearhead groundbreaking research initiatives and advance global health outcomes
  • 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 Program Manager for Enabling Capabilities at the Cumming Global Centre, you'll play a pivotal role in driving innovation in infectious disease research. You'll have the opportunity to develop and implement sustainable operating models for cutting-edge research facilities, collaborate with world-class scientists, and shape the future of global health initiatives. Your expertise will be crucial in maximising the impact of advanced technologies and methodologies in the fight against infectious diseases.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Develop Strategic Operating Models: Create and implement sustainable business and operating models for enabling capabilities, focusing on organoid models, humanised mice, and PC4 high containment systems.
  • Coordinate Advisory Groups: Establish and manage technical advisory groups to ensure optimal engagement and utilisation of enabling capabilities.
  • Foster Collaborative Relationships: Develop and maintain partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to support the establishment and operation of enabling capabilities.
  • Drive Project Implementation: Coordinate the implementation of activities related to enabling capabilities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Manage Financial Sustainability: Assist in identifying co-funding opportunities and develop sustainable financial models for technical service provision.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a highly motivated professional with a strong scientific background and exceptional project management skills, capable of driving complex initiatives in a dynamic research environment while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders.

You may also:

  • Hold a Master's Degree or PhD in Biological Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.
  • Have demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Possess excellent organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Have experience in managing budgets and developing sustainable financial models.
  • Be adaptable and flexible, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Have familiarity with University of Melbourne reporting systems and processes (desirable).
  • Possess experience in managing activities related to infectious diseases, large data, or bioinformatics (desirable).

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 PETER Doherty institute FOR infection and immunity

www.doherty.edu.au 

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.

THE CUMMING GLOBAL CENTRE FOR PANDEMICTHERAPEUTICS (CGCPT)

doherty.edu.au/cumming-global-centre-for-pandemic-therapeutics

The Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics (CGCPT) is a mission-driven, globally connected research program that will enable rapid design and development of treatments for pathogens of pandemic potential. The Centre was established through a philanthropic gift of $250 million over 20 years to the Doherty Institute. 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.

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!
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 Vanessa 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.

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