Centre Coordinator

Position Number:
Location: Parkville
Role type: Fulltime Fixedtermfor 2 years
Faculty:Medical Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences
Salary:UoM 6 $96459 $104413 p.a. plus 17 super

• Lead innovative genomics programs / Foster international collaborations / Advance infectious disease research
• Apply now to shape the future of pathogen genomics and contribute to global health initiatives
• 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 the Centre Coordinator for Pathogen Genomics youll play a pivotal role in managing cuttingedge programs at the University of Melbournes Peter Doherty Institute. Youll have the opportunity to coordinate crosssectoral stakeholders drive strategic initiatives and support worldleading experts in pathogen genomics. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on infectious disease research and surveillance across the AsiaPacific region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Management and Coordination: Oversee daytoday operations coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure progress towards strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate communication and collaboration with diverse partners locally and internationally.
• Communications and Outreach: Implement the Centres communications and engagement plan manage digital platforms and develop content to showcase research impact.
• Project Support: Perform secretariat responsibilities assist with reporting and contribute to the successful delivery of complex largescale projects.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a highly organised and effective communicator with experience in managing complex projects and engaging diverse stakeholders across academic research and public health sectors.

You may also:

• Have strong project management skills and experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrate proficiency in developing and implementing strategic plans and workplans.
• Have experience in website and social media management including content development.
• Be adaptable and able to work collaboratively in a fastpaced 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 wellbeing
• Progressive considerate leave provisions to empower your worklife balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and wellbeing services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check outour benefitspage!

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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 doesnt 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: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

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• 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 you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at 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.

Advertised: 16 Apr 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 14 May 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time