Position Description
Position Number: JR-012285Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term until May 2027Location: ParkvilleFaculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS)School: Melbourne School of Population & Global HealthSalary: UoM 7 $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super
What you will deliver
* Lead day-to-day project management to deliver milestones on time, within scope and aligned with budgets.
* Coordinate ethics, governance and contractual documentation, ensuring compliance with University and partner requirements.
* Build and sustain respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and other key stakeholders.
* Plan and deliver workshops, forums and community panels, including logistics, facilitation support and follow-up reporting.
* Monitor risks, issues and data governance practices, providing clear reports and advice to project leaders and funders.
You may be a great fit if you
* Hold a relevant degree and substantial experience managing complex projects in research or higher education settings.
* Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research infrastructure, including data management, governance processes and impact tracking.
* Manage multiple priorities with strong planning, organisational and analytical skills in dynamic, multi-partner environments.
* Bring experience working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or Indigenous-led organisations.
* Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, producing high-quality briefs, reports, presentations and stakeholder correspondence.
* Collaborate effectively with distributed teams, exercising sound judgment, initiative and tact when resolving project challenges.
What we offer you
* 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 tailored programs and learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning
* Progressive leave provisions to empower work‐life balance and well‐being, including parental, gender‐affirmation and cultural leave
* Salary packaging and access to discounted services such as Bupa health insurance and cultural and recreational benefits
* Health and well‐being services including an Employee Assistance Program
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. We are an accessible and barrier‐free recruitment process and encourage applications from people with disabilities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and approach the Indigenous Employment and Development team.
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, a cover letter outlining your interest and experience, and your responses to the Selection Criteria found in the Position Description as part of the application process.
For more information or support
* Contact Meg Cox via email at m.cox@unimelb.edu.au for queries about this position.
* For questions related to our recruitment process email Corey Menadue at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.
* For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard at +61 3 9035 3218 or hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Applications close: Sunday, 10th May 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
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