Project Manager

Role type:Full-Time Fixed-Term for 2 years
Faculty:Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Infectious Diseases
Salary: UoM 7 - $109093 - $118091 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 youll lead a groundbreaking national initiative integrating advanced genomic and transcriptomic diagnostics to enhance infectious disease detection and management. Youll 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
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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 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 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 you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please feel free to contact Dijana 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.

Applications close: 6 October 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: Project Manager