Über diese Project Manager, HiT3 & ASPHA Stelle bei University of Melbourne
Role type: Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed-term to 31 December 2028
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
Salary: UOM 7; AUD $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super (pro-rate for part-time)
Drive DFAT-funded global health programs / coordinate complex international partnerships / advance safe, ethical viral hepatitis elimination
Apply now to shape high-impact Indo-Pacific health programs and build your global development project expertise
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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You will manage two DFAT-funded global health programs, coordinating delivery across diverse international partners and stakeholders.
You will build expertise in safe, ethical practice, GEDSI and MEL frameworks within a leading infectious diseases institute..
What you will deliver:
Coordinate operational delivery of HiT3 and ASPHA, maintaining aligned workplans, budgets and comprehensive risk registers.
Organise and service governance meetings and working groups, preparing documentation and driving follow-up on agreed actions.
Manage travel, visas, procurement and contracting, ensuring compliance with University policies and DFAT accountability requirements.
Monitor program budgets and financial acquittals with finance colleagues, aligning financial and programmatic reporting and mitigating risks.
Support DFAT reporting, GEDSI, safeguarding and MEL integration, maintaining accurate records and continuously improving program processes.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a tertiary qualification in public health, global health, international development or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrate strong project management capability, including work planning, communication and risk management across complex programs.
Build and sustain productive relationships with government, multilateral and in-country partners across diverse cultural contexts.
Produce high-quality reports, briefings and correspondence, tailoring communication to donor, technical and executive audiences.
Apply GEDSI and safeguarding principles, showing commitment to safe, ethical and inclusive global health practice.
Have the ability to travel within the Indo-Pacific region and work flexibly across time zones to support program delivery.
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 and cultural 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
Your new team – Doherty Institute
At the Doherty Institute, you will join a world-class partnership between the University and Royal Melbourne Hospital.
You will work within the WHO Collaborating Centre for Viral Hepatitis, focused on impactful global infectious diseases programs.
As part of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, you will help deliver transformative regional health outcomes.
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.
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Application essentials:
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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.
Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description below
Want to know more?
For queries related to this specific position, contact Storm Holwill
For questions related to our recruitment process email Vanessa Phan at [email protected]
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: 30 September 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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