Project Lead, Onemda

Role type: Full time and fixed term for two years 
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences 
School:  Onemda: Melbourne School of Population and Global Health & Melbourne School of Health Sciences 
Salary: $152,695 - 176,065 p.a. plus 17% super  

• National Indigenous diabetes leadership role / drive sustainable health impact / join values-led Onemda within a top-ranking public health school 

• Apply to lead a landmark Indigenous diabetes project and advance impactful, culturally safe health outcomes. 

• 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  
You will lead a landmark national project to Close the Gap in diabetes for Indigenous communities. 

You will collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners to drive meaningful health, policy and research outcomes. 

What you will deliver: 

• Lead day-to-day management of the Close the Gap in Diabetes project, achieving agreed milestones and outcomes. 

• Design and deliver the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Diabetes Summit with key partners and stakeholders. 

• Prepare governance, ethics and collaboration documentation, ensuring compliance and effective project risk and quality management. 

• Coordinate research activities, data analysis and publication of findings, disseminating evidence through reports, presentations and forums. 

• Build and maintain culturally safe partnerships with Aboriginal organisations, communities and service providers across Australia. 

You may be a great fit if you: 

• Hold a doctoral-level qualification or equivalent experience in public health, health systems or related health discipline. 

• Demonstrate advanced project planning and organisational skills across complex research or health service environments. 

• Bring strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience with communities, services and multidisciplinary teams. 

• Apply high-level analytical and research skills, including data management, evaluation and innovative problem solving. 

• Communicate clearly through excellent written reports, presentations and culturally informed consultation with diverse audiences. 

• Work effectively in distributed teams, balancing independent judgement with collaborative decision-making and guidance seeking

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  

For more information check out our benefits page!  

Your new team – “ Onemda”  
You will join Onemda, a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing centre. The team partners respectfully with communities and organisations to deliver integrated teaching, research, policy and programme innovation. You will be part of Melbourne School of Population and Global Health and Melbourne School of Health Sciences in a Faculty championing Indigenous Health excellence. 

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.  

• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description.  

Want to know more? 

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Corey Menadue 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: ​9 August 2026​ 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.  

Position Description: Project Lead, Onemda.docx Project Lead, Onemda.pdf