The Nossal Institute for Global Health aims to improve the health of all people globally by deepening our collective understanding of how multiple systems operate and interact to shape health through applied research, learning and partnership.

The Business Services Unit (BSU) is the professional services team supporting the Institute’s technical units. The team provide specialised expertise, enabling our researchers to focus on their core work.

About the Role

The Coordinator – Projects works as part of the Programs team within the BSU. The Programs team aim to deliver high-quality project development and management activities and generalised program support tasks across the Nossal Institute’s portfolio of research and development assistance activities.

The position report to the Lead – Programs and works collaboratively with Programs team members technical units and BSU colleagues across the organisation.

Key Selection Criteria

A. Essential

Tertiary qualifications in project management, public health, social science or a relevant area and/or relevant work experience

Experience in project management, including budgeting, financial reporting, reviewing technical reports, and maintaining stakeholder relationships

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team and across multiple working groups

Experience and competence in contractual management and compliance issues for NGOs, donors and partner institutions

High degree of administrative and organisational management, including planning and time management

Ability to use sound judgement and decision-making skills to work autonomously with a degree of initiative and self-management and escalate where appropriate

Experience working in a multilingual and culturally diverse environment

High level of computer literacy and competence across MS Office suite and other programs

B. Desirable

Experience in management of overseas development projects funded by international donors, including understanding of international development principles and donor contractual and reporting requirements

Experience using project management tools (e.g. Asana) and/or demonstrated ability to quickly learn new project management software

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles of global health and development

About You

You are passionate about applying your exceptional project coordination skills to applied research and consultancy activities in global health. You are a team player. Your organisation skills and people-centred focus will ensure you build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will have the ability to

· Support activities within the team

· Coordinate various activities involved in the lifecycle of a project

· Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

· Work in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment

· Contribute to continuous improvement

Benefits

· Base salary range from $62,683 to $76,000 per annum + 12.5% superannuation

· Access to NFP salary packaging

· Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

· Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs

· Access to professional development funding

· Suite of practical training tools and materials available to all employees

· Networking opportunities with colleagues in the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health plus across the University of Melbourne

Enquiries

Further details can be obtained from the attached Position Description or by contacting Lindsay Morton, Lead – Programs ([email protected]).

Join Us

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit a CV (maximum 4 pages), covering letter, and a separate statement addressing each selection criteria outlined above (including the desirable criteria). Applications are to be forwarded to [email protected] with “Application: Coordinator – Projects” included in the subject line.

Applications close – 11:59pm on 4 May 2025.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Nossal Institute values equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and work-life balance. We encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, including people with diverse cultural backgrounds, gender identities and people with disability. We aim to remove barriers and apply the principles of reasonable accommodation in recruitment and more broadly in our work.

Only those with work rights in Australia need apply.

Relevant background checks will be completed prior to the preferred candidate’s employment being confirmed.

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