Position Number: JR-003729
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term (2 years)
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

• Contribute to global health security, engage with diverse stakeholders, advance cutting-edge initiatives to address infectiou diseases
• Apply now to play a crucial role in coordinating global health projects and supporting innovative public health programs
• 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 Peter Doherty Institute, you'll have the opportunity to support critical global health initiatives and cutting-edge pathogen research. You'll play a key role in managing the Institute's Strategic Partnership with DFAT's Centre for Health Security, and support vital projects at the Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory and Centre for Pathogen Genomics. This role offers you the chance to engage with diverse stakeholders, coordinate complex projects, and contribute to impactful public health outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate Global Health Initiatives: Support the delivery of the DFAT Strategic Partnership, ensuring harmonisation across work areas and engaging with key stakeholders.
• Manage Research and Public Health Projects: Coordinate strategic initiatives at the Centre for Pathogen Genomics and MDU PHL, including research and public health project management.
• Ensure Project Success: Monitor progress, track budgets and timelines, and support risk management across multiple projects.
• Facilitate Communication: Draft reports, organise meetings, and liaise with diverse stakeholders to support project objectives.

You may be a great fit if:
You are a highly organised professional with experience in global health or capacity-building projects, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic research environment.

You may also:

• Have a tertiary qualification in public health, global health, or a related field.
• Possess strong organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate experience in stakeholder engagement and project coordination.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Show adaptability in responding to changing priorities.

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 - The Peter Doherty Institute For Infection And Immunity
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.

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 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 [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 Position Description.

Applications close: 28th September 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-003729 Project Officer - PD.pdf