Manager, Public Health Programs

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   Apply now to lead coordinated public health initiatives that enhance surveillance systems and strengthen national preparedness.

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 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. 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!

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