Project Manager

Role type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term for 2 years

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department: Infectious Diseases

Salary: UoM 7 - $109,093 - $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead national infectious disease initiative / Integrate cutting-edge genomic diagnostics / Drive translational healthcare outcomes.

• Apply now to lead a transformative 5-year program revolutionising infectious disease management.

• 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 Project Manager for the MITIGATE program, you'll lead a groundbreaking national initiative integrating advanced genomic and transcriptomic diagnostics to enhance infectious disease detection and management. You'll coordinate research activities across multiple hospital sites and research labs, overseeing project timelines, stakeholder communication, and laboratory integration. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on healthcare outcomes while developing your expertise in clinical research management and translational science.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate Multi-Site Research: Manage operational activities, timelines, and deliverables across multiple clinical and research sites, ensuring smooth project execution.

• Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate governance meetings, lead communication with stakeholders, and oversee reporting on project progress and milestones.

• Integrate Laboratory Workflows: Oversee sample processing, workflow design, and quality control for metagenomic and transcriptomic analysis across sites.

• Manage Regulatory Compliance: Liaise with university and hospital research offices for ethics submissions, contracts, and site governance processes.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a skilled project manager with a strong background in biomedical sciences or public health, possessing excellent stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of laboratory workflows in molecular biology or genomics.

You may also:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in biomedical sciences, public health, or a related field.

• Have demonstrated experience in managing clinical research or large-scale multi-site projects.

• Possess strong understanding of laboratory workflows in molecular biology or genomics.

• Excel in stakeholder management with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

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 - Department of Infectious Diseases

The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Peter Doherty Institute conducts impactful research on global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance, HIV, tuberculosis, and emerging infectious diseases. Join our collaborative team of diverse researchers, make a difference in patient outcomes, and contribute to shaping public health policies. Together, we strive for excellence, innovation, and integrity in advancing our understanding and combatting infectious diseases.

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 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr- You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

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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 that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a police check.

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

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Dijana via email at hr-, 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: ​6 October 2025​ 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: Project Manager