Research Program Manager

Job no: 0061215
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne School of Population & Global Health
Salary: UOM 7 $102,338 – $110,780 p.a plus 17% super

• Opportunity to manage a portfolio of research projects and stakeholder relationships.
• Key role in increasing research income and supporting the development of strategies for grant and contract funding applications.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role
The Research Program Manager role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and customer-focused individual to support the strategic and operational management for a portfolio of research projects, budgets, and stakeholder relationships within the Melbourne School of Population & Global Health (MSPGH). This position offers the chance to work with a team of public health academics and Centre Managers to increase research income and support the growth and success of the School and broader Faculty and University. As an integral member of the professional staff team, the Research Program Manager will have a significant degree of autonomy and the opportunity to provide valuable advice to research group leaders and the academic community.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Efficient management of a suite of internally and externally funded projects within a dynamic and complex environment.
• Actively engage and provide quality advice, information, and support to academic staff – particularly Unit Heads and key researchers.
• Support the scoping, development, preparation, and submission of ARC, NHMRC and other research grant applications and monitor contracts.
• Responsibility for the financial and resource management of a portfolio of research and operating projects, collaborating closely with the Chief Investigators and other academic staff.

Who We Are Looking For
You demonstrate highly developed communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to liaise and negotiate effectively with stakeholders. You should also have strong research, analytical, and computer skills to manage projects and administrative services.

You will also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in a large and complex organisation.
• Experience and relevant skills in research administration, financial and business management, demonstrated in higher education or a similar complex environment.
• High level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads, work well under pressure, and organise own work and others to meet competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to be adaptive, flexible, collaborative, and accepting of new ideas.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn’t have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
The Melbourne School of Population and Global Health is a world-class institution that offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the field of public health. As the first school of its kind in Australia, MSPGH has built a reputation for excellence in education, research, and knowledge exchange, with a focus on Indigenous peoples. Strong collaborations with prestigious organizations and institutions provide a unique opportunity to contribute to global health initiatives. As a key member of the MSPGH team, you will have the chance to work alongside leading academics and researchers who bring considerable skills, insights, and expertise. The School offers a range of coursework degrees and research opportunities to contribute to training the next generations of public health specialists and researchers nationally and internationally.

What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. 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  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Tara Amini via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description