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Project Officer

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$100,847 – $109,163 a year
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Parkville, Victoria
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Role type: Full-time; Fixed term (12 months) Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/ School: School of Biomedical Sciences – Department of Microbiology and Immunology Salary: $100,847 - $109,163p.a. plus 17% super

  • Dynamic global health projects team / collaborate with world-leading infection and immunity experts / real impact on Asia-Pacific public health
  • Apply now to coordinate impactful pathogen genomics and public health programmes that strengthen surveillance and regional capacity.
  • Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne 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.

Your next career opportunity In this Project Officer role, you will coordinate pathogen genomics and public health programmes across the Asia-Pacific. You will work with international fellows and experts to deliver training, surveillance and capacity-building initiatives. You will gain experience within a globally recognised institute at the forefront of infection and immunity.

What you will deliver:

  • Coordinate day-to-day activities for Centre for Pathogen Genomics and MDU PHL, including projects, meetings and events.
  • Manage communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, partners and fellows locally and across the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Provide Secretariat support for working groups, including agendas, documentation, reporting, and coordination of remote and onsite events.
  • Support monitoring and reporting against strategic workplans, ensuring activities align with Centre and MDU PHL objectives.
  • Develop and deliver communications, including website content, social media and public-facing materials for global audiences.

You may be a great fit if you:

  • Hold a tertiary qualification in public health, global health, pathogen genomics or a closely related discipline.
  • Demonstrate experience managing complex projects, including planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement and progress monitoring.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders across government, public health institutions, laboratories and academia.
  • Produce high-quality briefings, reports, proposals and public communications tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Use Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools with high proficiency to support project documentation and reporting.
  • Bring motivation and initiative to global health or public health programmes, ideally with project management training.

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 fulfilment, including:

  • Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
  • Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
  • Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
  • Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
  • Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
  • Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team You will join the Department of Microbiology and Immunology within the School of Biomedical Sciences. Based at the Peter Doherty Institute, the team integrates research, training and reference laboratory services. You will work closely with the Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory and Centre for Pathogen Genomics. Together, these groups support regional surveillance, capacity building and innovation in infectious disease control across the Asia-Pacific.

Be Yourself The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

  • Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
  • You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
  • A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
  • Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.
  • You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application.

Want to know more?

  • For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: ​15 November 2026​ 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

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JR-019709 Project Officer- PD.pdf

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