Pathogen Genomics Trainer and Coordinator

**Pathogen Genomics Trainer and Coordinator (Centre for Pathogen Genomics)**:
**Position Number**: 0064673
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
**Faculty**:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Department/School**:Department of Microbiology and Immunology; Microbiology Diagnostic Unit (Public Health Laboratory)
**Salary**:UOM 7 - $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Develop, manage and deliver genomics training**:

- **Contribute to cutting edge immunology research and discoveries**:

- **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**
This is a genomics training and project management role based in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The University of Melbourne at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. This position is responsible for the development, management and delivery of genomics training and capacity building activities within the Asia-Pacific region to support research and public health outcomes. It will also support coordination and management of other Centre-related programs and initiatives as required.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing technical expertise in pathogen genomics, including developing and conducting training programs, development and review of laboratory processes and policies, support for quality management, and ongoing advice for regional counterparts
- Providing capacity building and training for regional laboratories to support implementation of whole genome sequencing
- Designing and developing training content including e-learning modules

**Who We Are Looking For**

With a deep understanding of culturally appropriate approaches in diverse settings, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region, you excel in cross-sectoral and cross-cultural collaboration. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills support productive engagement with national and international partners. Coupled with strong organizational and project management abilities, you demonstrate a high level of attention to detail in planning and implementing project activities. Your exceptional written communication skills enable you to prepare briefings, reports, proposals, and public-facing materials effectively.

You will also have:

- An undergraduate qualification in Microbiology or Medical Laboratory Technology together with relevant diagnostic laboratory or research experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Capacity to travel frequently to regional laboratories to undertake training activities.

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 - Department of Microbiology and Immunology**

**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

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**Advertised**: 24 Dec 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Applications close**: 21 Jan 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight