Project Officer

**Job no**: 0063721
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Part-time (0.6); Fixed-term until 30 November 2025
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health
**Salary**:UOM 5 - $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part time)
- Provide high-quality administrative and project support for the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), facilitating the advancement of diabetes research and interventions.
- Contribute to a leading national initiative poised to enhance diabetes management and treatment, engaging with an extensive network of clinical, research, and industry partners within Australia's premier biomedical precinct.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families

**About the Role**
The Project Officer at the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI) plays a crucial role in supporting the administration and operation of ACADI’s programs.

This position involves coordinating administrative tasks, supporting events, managing communications, and aiding in the preparation and execution of governance meetings.

The role requires exceptional organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of university and external stakeholders, ensuring high levels of professionalism and customer service.

ACADI's supportive and inclusive team culture, coupled with a flexible working environment, makes this a dynamic and engaging role.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide event and program support for ACADI.
- Provide high-level executive support for ACADI governance committees and meetings.
- Provide administrative support.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You will have a degree coupled with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training.

Your role demands excellent interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus, enabling effective interactions with a diverse range of stakeholders.

You will demonstrate well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to manage workflows and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and collaboratively with a flexible and innovative approach.

Knowledge of the higher education sector, experience with diabetes-related contexts is desirable.

You will also have:

- A degree with subsequent relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in supporting event organisation and management.
- Demonstrated experience in providing high-level secretariat support.
- A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - “Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovation (ACADI)"**

Joining the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations Research Centre (ACADI) means becoming part of a pioneering virtual centre dedicated to revolutionising diabetes care. Established with MRFF funding through the Australian Government’s Targeted Translation Research Accelerator program, ACADI unites over 70 partners across Australia and internationally. ACADI brings together Academic Partners, Advocacy Groups, Health Services, and Industry Partners with a shared mission to enhance every stage of diabetes management, from early diagnosis to addressing severe complications.

You’ll work within a cutting-edge research environment focused on delivering novel interventions and improving quality of life for Australians living with diabetes. ACADI’s diverse projects target key areas such as diabetic kidney disease, peripheral neuropathy, and complications from hypoglycaemia. By joining ACADI, you’ll be part of a national network dedicated to advancing diabetes care and ensuring equitable access to groundbreaking treatments and clinical trials for all Australians.

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

**About the University of Melbourne**
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on