The University of Melbourne is seeking a part time Project Manager to lead the XR Innovation Lab focused on transforming youth mental health. You'll collaborate with researchers, clinicians, technologists and lived experience experts to move XR projects from concept to real world impact.

Reporting to the Centre for Youth Mental Health, you will coordinate lab activities, manage risk and budget, and implement agile workflows using Jira and Trello while building engaging web content and

Role Overview

Role type: Part-time (0.2 FTE); Fixed-term (12 months) - Maternity leave backfill Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/School: Centre for Youth Mental Health Salary: Level B: $124,656 - $148,023 p.a. pro rata plus 17% super

About the role

Pivotal role in a cutting-edge XR Innovation Lab / improve mental health outcomes for young people / collaborate with leading researchers, clinicians and technologists Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team to drive XR projects from concept to impact in youth mental health services. Investing in you - 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programmes, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne

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 coordinate and shape a pioneering XR Innovation Lab focused on transforming youth mental health services.

Daily responsibilities

You will work closely with researchers, clinicians, technologists and lived experience experts to deliver high-impact projects. You will strengthen agile ways of working and help translate XR innovations into real-world clinical settings.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate Lab meetings, strategy days and collaborative activities, ensuring clear actions, follow-up and shared priorities.
• Support project leads with planning, risk management, regulatory compliance and budget oversight across multiple XR initiatives.
• Implement and maintain project and asset management systems, including agile tools such as Jira and Trello.
• Develop web content, reports, presentations and demonstrations that showcase Lab activities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the Lab inbox and VR space bookings, enabling effective access and use by staff and visitors.

Who may be a great fit if you have

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in project management, research, health, innovation or technology.
• Demonstrate experience coordinating projects and priorities across multidisciplinary teams in fast paced environments.
• Bring strong organisational skills, managing competing demands and consistently following through on agreed actions.
• Communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders and facilitate effective meetings, workshops and collaborative activities.
• Use Microsoft Office and project management or collaboration platforms, ideally including agile tools like Jira or Trello.
• Offer experience with XR, VR, digital health, youth mental health or innovation focused research environments.

What we offer you!

• 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 programmes 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, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause 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 - Centre for Youth Mental Health

You will join the Centre for Youth Mental Health, co located with Orygen, a world leading youth mental health organisation. Our XR Innovation Lab unites researchers, clinicians, technologists and lived experience experts to create transformative digital interventions. You will be part of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, with rich collaborations and a vibrant research culture.

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 .

Application requirements

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

Applications close: 11 November 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description

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Role type: Full-Time, Fixed term for 3 years

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department: Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences

Salary: Level D / Level E plus 17% super

Provide strategic and operational leadership / drive academic quality, research capability, and curriculum renewal in Optometry and Vision Sciences / lead clinical training partnerships and professional governance

The University of Melbourne

Your next career opportunity

In this high-profile academic leadership role, you will provide strategic, academic, and operational governance for the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences within the Melbourne School of Health Sciences. Reporting to the Head of School, you will lead departmental strategy, financial stewardship, workforce planning, and research directions while overseeing the Doctor of Optometry program and championing partnerships with Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics (MTHC) and key industry bodies.

What you will deliver:

• Provide overarching strategic, operational, and financial leadership to ensure departmental priorities align with School and Faculty goals.
• Oversee the quality, accreditation, and ongoing renewal of the Doctor of Optometry program and clinical training pathways.
• Drive departmental research strategy, supporting interdisciplinary research, competitive grant success, and early-to-mid-career academic development.
• Lead people management, talent recruitment, academic career development, workload allocation, and performance culture.
• Lead key health service partnerships, including collaboration with Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics (MTHC) and external clinical, regulatory, and community stakeholders.
• Serve as a core member of the MSHS Executive Committee and contribute to University-level governance, policy development, and committee stewardship.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a PhD or equivalent research higher degree in a field related to Optometry and Vision Sciences.
• Are recognized as an eminent national or international authority in your discipline with a sustained record of competitive research grant success.
• Bring a strong track record of academic leadership, financial governance, and strategic decision-making in complex environments.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across diverse academic, clinical, government, and industry stakeholders.
• Exhibit evidence of ethical leadership, fair staff management, and a commitment to fostering a safe, high-performing, and inclusive culture.
• (Experience leading accredited clinical education programs, health service partnerships, or organisational change is highly desirable).

You must have current valid work rights for Australia.

A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.

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 and learning platforms
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team

You will join the Melbourne School of Health Sciences as Head of the Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences-an internationally recognized research and teaching department delivering the graduate-entry Doctor of Optometry program. Working alongside high-performing academic and professional staff, you will lead an inter-professional, collaborative environment with state-of-the-art shared facilities, strong clinical partnerships, and a dedicated graduate research community.

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 .

Contact

For queries related to this specific position, contact Professor Bruce Thompson by emailing or calling . For questions related to our recruitment process email . For recruitment adjustments contact .

Applications close

Sunday 1 November 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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Role type: Casual; Sessional academic Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/ School: Melbourne Dental School

Salary: Casual sessional academic rates as per University of Melbourne Enterprise Agreement, plus 12% super

Your next career opportunity

You will play a key role in developing dental and oral health therapy students' clinical competence and professional judgement.

You will supervise preclinical and clinical activities at the Melbourne Dental School, guiding safe, high-quality care for diverse patients.

You will also build your own teaching skills within a collaborative, values-driven dental school community.

What you will deliver:

• Prepare for preclinical and clinical teaching sessions, reviewing materials, patient records and logistics to support evidence based learning.
• Supervise, guide and educate students during preclinical and clinical sessions, focusing on skills acquisition and knowledge application.
• Review and approve patient dental records and clinic documentation, ensuring accurate, compliant clinical records for every session.
• Facilitate student feedback discussions and complete required assessment, marking, questionnaires and sessional administrative documentation.
• Participate in meetings, training and compliance activities to maintain credentialing, child safety and high-quality teaching standards.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a primary dental qualification, eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
• Bring at least two years' clinical experience (varies between programs), with strong, contemporary evidence-based dental practice skills.
• Maintain current Ahpra registration with no conditions, and clinic credentialing appropriate to clinical teaching on the MDS teaching clinics.
• Demonstrate strong motivation to develop excellence in dental education, assessment and student feedback.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively, contributing positively to diverse students, patients and academic colleagues.
• Exhibit well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, supporting students' learning in complex preclinical and clinical environments.

Your new team - Melbourne Dental School

At the Melbourne Dental School, you will join a values-driven community within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. The School partners closely with the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM), delivering high-impact clinical education and patient care. You will collaborate with skilled clinicians and educators who champion evidence-based practice, innovation and student success, while enjoying strong support for your professional 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 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 .

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.

For queries related to this specific position, contact . For questions related to our recruitment process email . For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on 3 or at (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term (1 year) Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department: Centre for Youth Mental Health Salary: Level A: AUD $87,266 - $118,416 p.a. plus 17% super

Work in a world-leading youth mental health centre / drive NHMRC-funded LUMOS sleep-circadian research / shape early psychosis detection and care

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 In this role, you will support the LUMOS study, tracking sleep and circadian rhythms in youth psychosis. You will gain hands on experience in clinical interviewing, neurocognitive assessment and high-quality longitudinal research. You will work within a multidisciplinary team at Orygen, translating discoveries into better early intervention decisions. Occasional off site (e.g. at Orygen headspace centres) visits to participants, regular attendance at the study sites, and some out of hours work will be required.

What you will deliver:

• Recruit and enrol young participants into the LUMOS sleep and circadian study across clinical services.


• Conduct structured clinical interviews and neurocognitive assessments, including pupil measures and computerised cognitive tasks.


• Maintain accurate, confidential, audit ready participant records and study databases in line with Good Clinical Practice guidelines.


• Liaise with clinical teams, young people and families to support recruitment, follow up and engagement over 12 months.


• Assist with ethics and governance submissions, standard operating procedures, manuscripts and presentations for multidisciplinary project meetings.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold an honours level degree in behavioural or social sciences, or equivalent education and relevant experience.


• Demonstrate strong interest in youth mental health and sound understanding of psychiatric diagnoses and disorders.


• Conduct structured interviews and engage sensitively with young people experiencing mental health difficulties.


• Follow complex research protocols, maintain precise records and troubleshoot issues in fast paced clinical research settings.


• Use electronic data capture platforms, preferably REDCap, for secure entry, verification and basic data analysis.


• Manage workloads independently across multiple sites, collaborating with multidisciplinary stakeholders and meeting competing deadlines.

What we offer you!

• 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 - Centre for Youth Mental Health At the Centre for Youth Mental Health, you will join a pioneering leader in youth mental health research. Orygen's multidisciplinary teams integrate clinical services, research and knowledge translation to improve outcomes for young people. You will work alongside clinicians, scientists and allied professionals within Australia's largest health sciences faculty. The team values curiosity, rigour, collaboration and genuine impact on early intervention and prevention in psychosis.

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. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at .

Application essentials:

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.

Want to know more? For queries related to this specific position, contact Dr Mag de Rozario at . For questions related to our recruitment process email Vanessa Phan at . For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on 3 or at (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applications close: 29 October 2026 at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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