Training Program Manager

**Training Program Manager - Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI)**:
**Position Number**: 0055565
**Location**:Parkville (Hybrid)
**Role type**:Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed-term until 15 March 2026
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department**:Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health
**Salary**:UOM 8 - $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Drive a program that directly enhances diabetes care and builds Australia’s research capacity**:

- **Join a team of inspiring colleagues who genuinely care about making a difference**:

- **Competitive salary, 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**
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of diabetes research? As a Training Program Manager at The Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), you will oversee a national training program that equips the next generation of researchers with vital skills in clinical trials, commercialisation, and research translation - making a direct impact on diabetes care and health outcomes.

Working in a collaborative and high-energy environment, you will engage with leading researchers, industry experts, and healthcare leaders, building invaluable networks and opportunities for career development. With a diverse mix of stakeholder engagement, event coordination, program management, and resource development, no two days will be the same

This part-time (4 days/week) role, based in the world-class Melbourne Biomedical Precinct at Melbourne Connect, offers hybrid working options and the flexibility to balance work and life while contributing to a program that truly makes a difference.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Work with the ACADI Training Lead and the Training Advisory Group to set the vision, strategy and operational plan for the Training Program
- Coordinate and operationalise the Training Program to develop a pipeline of researchers skilled in diabetes research translation and commercialisation
- Lead outreach activities, including the monthly seminars, social media, annual conference, health technology innovation challenge and other projects or activities developed in conjunction with the ACADI senior team
- Work with industry partners to develop relevant opportunities for ACADI trainees to enhance healthcare innovation and translation experience
- Develop and coordinate a range of seminars and events for the ACADI community, including the ACADI Monthly Seminar Series, the annual HealthTech Innovation Challenge, and the ACADI annual conference

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

**Who We Are Looking For**
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, high-impact environment and wants to play a role in shaping the future of diabetes research and care. You may have a background in research or allied health, seeking the next exciting step in your career or a meaningful career opportunity.

You are adept at working collaboratively across a diverse range of stakeholders including researchers, industry, clinicians, and government bodies. While your strong organisational and strategic skills allow you to manage multiple projects and budgets with confidence.

This is your chance to join a high-impact environment, shaping the future of diabetes research and care. If you’re driven by purpose and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

You will also have:

- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant experience
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
- High level interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise; negotiate; influence; establish and maintain relationships with a range of key stakeholders including academics, practitioners and senior executives
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work autonomously, with considerable independence and exercise judgement and initiative
- Knowledge and understanding of medical or healthcare sector research projects is desirable

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

**ACADI Team and Your Impact**
ACADI is a national collaborative research centre focused on translating diabetes research into real-world solutions, driving innovation in healthcare. With over 70 partners, ACADI is positioned as a leader in driving sector workforce development, research translation, commercialisation and ultimately improving the lives of people living with diabetes.

**What We Offer You**
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