Manager, Public Health Programs Full-time

Public Health Programs Manager

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.

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 more information check out our benefits page!

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. 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 korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au.

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 hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that's shaping the future.

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