Manager, Public Health Programs

UOM University of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term 2-year role in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Doherty Institute. You will manage flagship public health programmes across MDU PHL and the Centre for Pathogen Genomics, coordinating AusPathoGen and related networks to embed pathogen genomics into national surveillance and response.

You will engage Australian CDC and health departments, shape policy and practice, lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage

Qualifications

• Hold tertiary qualification and experience in public health or related discipline.
• Experience managing large-scale public health projects with multi-jurisdictional stakeholder environments.
• Ability to engage government agencies and public health networks to progress shared objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of public health initiatives, including workplans, governance structures, documentation and strategic funding opportunities.
• Manage relationships with Australian CDC, Commonwealth and state health departments, funders and public health networks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects, organising meetings, workshops, technical activities and high-quality reporting outputs.
• Oversee programme compliance with funding agreements, including reporting, evaluation, budgeting, finance tracking and communication requirements.
• Support grant applications, stakeholder engagement and supervision of project management staff to expand public health activities.

Skills

Public health management

Stakeholder engagement

Project leadership

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in public health

Job description

Role type: Full-time; Fixed term 2 years Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/School: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Doherty Institute Salary: UOM 8: $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super

High-impact national public health role / lead and manage genomics programmes with Australian CDC and health departments / collaborate across Australia and Asia-Pacific

Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Discover more via our website.

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research.

Your next career opportunity:

You will manage flagship public health programmes across MDU PHL and the Centre for Pathogen Genomics. You will coordinate AusPathoGen, CDGN and related networks to embed pathogen genomics into national surveillance and response. You will engage Australian CDC, health departments and regional partners, shaping impactful public health policy and practice.

What you will deliver:

• Lead planning and delivery of public health initiatives, including workplans, governance structures, documentation and strategic funding opportunities.
• Manage relationships with Australian CDC, Commonwealth and state health departments, funders and public health networks.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects, organising meetings, workshops, technical activities and high-quality reporting outputs.
• Oversee programme compliance with funding agreements, including reporting, evaluation, budgeting, finance tracking and communication requirements.
• Support grant applications, stakeholder engagement and supervision of project management staff to expand public health activities.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold tertiary qualification and experience in public health or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrate success managing large-scale public health projects with complex, multi-jurisdictional stakeholder environments.
• Build effective relationships with government agencies, health departments and public health networks to progress shared objectives.
• Apply advanced organisational and project management skills, delivering detailed workplans, timelines and monitored implementation.
• Produce high-quality briefings, reports, proposals and public-facing communications tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Use strong analytical, problem-solving and Microsoft Office skills to support data-driven programme decisions.

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

Your new team – Department of Microbiology and Immunology

You will join the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, part of the School of Biomedical Sciences. MDU PHL is a century-old, NATA-accredited public health laboratory leading diagnostics, reference services and pathogen genomics. You will collaborate with experts across genomics, epidemiology and bioinformatics, working on programmes with national and regional impact.

Our culture values collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity and accountability, while supporting your development and wellbeing.

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.

We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.

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.

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.

Applications close: Wednesday 23 September at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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