Project Officer

Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term (12 months)
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

Salary: UoM 6 $98,870 - 107,023 p.a. plus 17% super

• Support impactful research and public health initiatives, collaborate with world-leading experts, advance regional pathogen genomics capabilities
• Apply now to coordinate groundbreaking pathogen genomics programs and shape the future of infectious disease management
• 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 a Project Officer at the Centre for Pathogen Genomics and Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory (MDU PHL), you'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing innovative programs in microbiology and pathogen genomics. You'll have the opportunity to work with world-leading experts, coordinating complex projects that span across the Asia-Pacific region. Your efforts will directly contribute to advancing infectious disease surveillance, research, and capacity building in this critical field.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage Complex Projects: Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and international partners to deliver large-scale research and public health initiatives.
• Drive Strategic Objectives: Monitor progress and ensure the achievement of the Centre's and MDU PHL's goals through workplan development, progress reviews, and activity coordination.
• Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with diverse stakeholders, including university departments, research institutions, laboratories, and funding agencies, to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Oversee Communications: Develop and implement communication plans, manage website content, and coordinate social media strategies to disseminate project activities and findings.

You may be a great fit if:
You are a highly organised and proactive professional with a background in public health, global health, or pathogen genomics, possessing excellent project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

You may also:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in public health, global health, pathogen genomics, or a related field.
• Have demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Have excellent organisational skills with a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrate problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software applications.

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

Your new team – The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
The Doherty Institute is a world-class institute combining research, teaching, public health and reference laboratory services, diagnostic services and clinical care into infectious diseases and immunity. It was officially opened in September 2014 and is a joint venture between the University of Melbourne and Melbourne Health. The Doherty Institute has a major focus on diseases that pose serious public and global health threats such as influenza, tuberculosis, HIV, viral hepatitis, Ebola and drug resistant bacteria. The Doherty’s activities are multi-disciplinary and cross-sectoral, placing great emphasis on translational research and improving clinical outcomes. Teams of scientists, clinicians and epidemiologists collaborate on a wide spectrum of activities - from basic immunology and discovery research, to the development of new vaccines and new preventative and

treatment methods, to surveillance and investigation of disease outbreaks.

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 Bec Tucker – 0478 269 660 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected] . 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 [email protected] .

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 )
  
  

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the .

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at [email protected] , 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 .

Applications close: Wednesday 10 August 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

: JR-003511 Project Officer - PD.pdf