Project Officer

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

Salary: Uo M 6 $98,870 - 107,023 p.a.
plus 17% super
Base pay range: A$98,870.00/yr - A$107,023.00/yr
Your responsibilities

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.

Qualifications and fit

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.

Essential qualifications

Tertiary qualification in public health, global health, pathogen genomics, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent organisational skills with a high attention to detail.
Problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications.

What we offer

Supportive flexible work arrangements and a commitment to inclusion and well-being.
Progressive leave provisions to empower your work-life balance.
Salary packaging and access to discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
Health and well-being services including an Employee Assistance Program.

Additional information
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation.
We are committed to 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, parental or caring responsibilities.
The University provides reasonable adjustments for candidates during the recruitment process.
For adjustments, contact Bec Tucker at 0478 269 660 or hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.
More information on reasonable adjustments is available on our Careers site: about.unimelb.edu.au/careers.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
For information on our Indigenous strategy and support, please see our website or contact oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.
Working rights and sponsorship: This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Visa sponsorship is not available.
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check; WWCC will be processed as part of onboarding if needed.
How to apply
Join us and unlock your career potential.
Include the following documents with your application: Resume; Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience; The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description).
Applications close: Wednesday 10 August 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time.
Position Description: JR-003511 Project Officer - PD.pdf
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