Role type: Full time and fixed term to 31 December 2027
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/ School: School of Biomedical Sciences
Salary: $100,847 - 109,163 p.a. plus 17% super
Influence regional health security through exciting DFAT partnership working across the Asia-Pacific region / support cutting-edge public health and global health projects / join a world-leading infection and immunity institute
Apply now to coordinate complex, multi-partner global health initiatives that strengthen public health systems and health security.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
In this Project Officer role, you will coordinate high-impact DFAT health security and public health initiatives. You will support multidisciplinary teams delivering complex health projects and strengthen regional systems across diverse settings. You will gain experience in strategic partnerships, MEL, GEDSI and stakeholder engagement at the forefront of global health.
What you will deliver:
Coordinate DFAT Strategic Partnership activities, tracking timelines and deliverables and escalating issues that affect delivery.
Support harmonisation across Priority Work Areas, leadership groups and cross-cutting teams to align program activities.
Facilitate MEL and GEDSI integration by coordinating data collection, stakeholder engagement, workplan inputs and reporting.
Manage key initiatives for the Centre for Pathogen Genomics and MDU PHL, including meetings, events and reporting.
Track budgets against project progress, organise meetings and actions, and support risk identification and issue escalation.
You may be a great fit if:
Hold a tertiary qualification in public, global or international development health, or equivalent experience and training.
Bring demonstrated experience coordinating global health or capacity-building projects, ideally within complex partnership environments.
Demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills, delivering high-quality outputs and meeting competing deadlines.
Engage diverse stakeholders effectively, managing multiple priorities while maintaining collaborative relationships across teams and institutions.
Communicate clearly in writing and verbally, preparing briefings, reports and documentation for varied audiences.
Apply understanding of DFAT-funded projects, MEL frameworks or GEDSI principles, or actively seek to build this expertise.
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
At the Peter Doherty Institute, you will join a world-leading partnership improving human health through infection research. Working across the Centre for Pathogen Genomics and MDU Public Health Laboratory, you will support impactful health initiatives. You will collaborate with clinicians, scientists and global health practitioners in an environment valuing innovation and societal impact.
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.
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: Sunday 9 August at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: PD- Project Officer.doc
Skills Required
- Tertiary qualification in public, global or international development health, or equivalent experience and training
- Demonstrated experience coordinating global health or capacity-building projects, ideally within complex partnership environments
- Strong organisational and time management skills, delivering high-quality outputs and meeting competing deadlines
- Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and maintain collaborative relationships across teams and institutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing briefings, reports and documentation for varied audiences
- Understanding of DFAT-funded projects, MEL frameworks or GEDSI principles, or willingness to build this expertise
- Current valid work rights for Australia (visa sponsorship not available)
- Working with Children Check (will be required if successful; employer will guide and reimburse)
- Upload resume, cover letter, and responses to the Selection Criteria as part of application
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