University of Melbourne leads a pivotal role in quality management across Victoria's health labs, delivering ISO-aligned systems, audits, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with microbiology and IT leaders to advance digital, data-driven quality enhancements and ensure regulatory compliance across services.

The role emphasizes training, mentorship, and international collaboration to strengthen public health laboratory operations and governance while leveraging AI tools and data

Role type: Full Time; Continuing Location: Parkville Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department: Department of Microbiology and Immunology Salary: UoM 8 - $125,191 - $135,504 plus 17% super

Compliance innovation in a digital and AI enabled environment / support impactful public health and global training

• 17% superannuation
• benefits package including salary packaging
• health and wellbeing programs
• discounted services
• professional development opportunities

Your next career opportunity

You will lead the Quality Management System across MDU PHL, shaping safe, robust public health laboratory services. You will partner with scientific and IT leaders to embed digital, data-driven and AI-enabled quality improvements.

What you will deliver:

• Lead, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System, aligning with ISO and NATA requirements.
• Design and implement quality frameworks, audits, and corrective actions that strengthen compliance across MDU PHL services.
• Provide expert advice, training and mentorship on quality systems to staff and partner laboratories, locally and internationally.
• Collaborate with IT and scientific leads to deliver digital, data-informed and AI-enabled operational improvements.
• Support broader laboratory operations, governance and risk management, including performance monitoring and stakeholder engagement.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a science or applied science degree and extensive experience with laboratory quality management systems.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of ISO17025, ISO15189, NATA accreditation and microbiology regulatory requirements, including DAFF and SSBA.
• Leverage data, systems, and reporting tools to identify insights and drive efficiency in quality and compliance.
• Build strong relationships across scientific, technical and external stakeholder groups.
• Manage competing priorities with exceptional time management, analytical skills, and meticulous attention to regulatory detail.
• Utilise advanced computer literacy and quality or business systems, ideally including digital automation and emerging AI tools.

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

The laboratory delivers critical diagnostic, surveillance and advisory services that underpin public health responses across Victoria and beyond. You will collaborate with leading microbiologists, and epidemiologists, supported by strong digital and data capabilities. The School of Biomedical Sciences fosters innovation, collegiality and inclusive values, offering rich opportunities for professional growth.

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 Korin Korin, our Indigenous Employment and Development team, via

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.

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

For questions related to recruitment process email Corey Menadue at

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You will lead education programs, facilitate bedside teaching, and contribute to assessment design, ensuring high-quality MD program delivery across collaborating hospitals.

The University of Melbourne's Department of Microbiology and Immunology invites applications for a Strategy & Operations Manager. You will lead integrated operational management across administration, research services and teaching support, reporting to the Head of Department.

You will develop strategic and operational plans, oversee budgeting and financial modelling, manage infrastructure and space planning for a major new building, and foster collaborative service delivery with internal and

Role type: Full-time; Continuing Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/School: Department of Microbiology and Immunology, School of Biomedical Sciences Salary: Senior Manager 1 salary package, including up to 17% super Premier and high-performing department / Apply your operational leadership to enable globally impactful medical discoveries / Collaborate with broad networks and stakeholders An opportunity to work through large and exciting projects. Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include: Lead integrated operational management across administration, research services and teaching support for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Working closely with the Head of Department, develop and implement strategic and operational plans, performance measures and resource models aligned with School and Faculty priorities. Oversee budgeting, financial monitoring and modelling, providing timely advice to the Head of Department and School Manager regarding interventions to manage risk and support decision-making for optimal outcomes. Manage infrastructure, space planning and laboratory-related operational matters, including supporting a major new building's operational readiness. Build strong relationships across the School, Faculty, Doherty Institute and shared services to coordinate collaborative, compliant service delivery.

• Hold postgraduate qualifications, or significant equivalent experience, gained in large, complex organisations or research-intensive environments.
• Demonstrate proven operational leadership in laboratory-based, medical research, hospital or tertiary education settings.
• Bring extensive financial management capability, including budgeting, forecasting, modelling and advising on resource allocation and risk.
• Manage infrastructure, space planning and laboratory operations issues, negotiating practical, compliant solutions with diverse stakeholders.
• Lead inclusive, collaborative teams, creating positive, imaginative cultures that enhance both staff and student experiences.
• Navigate change confidently, balancing strategy and hands-on delivery while building trust across complex stakeholder networks.

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance.
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance.
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a large, high-performing department within the School of Biomedical Sciences.

Located in the southern hemisphere's leading biomedical precinct, the School brings together scientists, clinicians and educators. You will join a collaborative culture that shares ideas, infrastructure and expertise to deliver impactful research and education.

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.

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, Korin Korin, 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.

Applications close: 20 September :55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

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Role type: Full Time; Fixed Term for 2 years Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences Department/ School: Department of Infectious Diseases Salary: $152,695 - $176,065 p.a. (pro-rate for part time) plus 17% super

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.

In this Health Informatician role, you will lead secure health data sharing for pandemic therapeutics research with the Cummings Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics (CGCPT). You will design robust governance, analytics and infrastructure that connect hospitals, laboratories, governments and global collaborators. You will gain wide exposure to senior stakeholders and cutting-edge infectious diseases science at the Doherty Institute and the Melbourne biomedical precinct.

• Lead development and implementation of data governance frameworks, agreements and policies for CGCPT health data assets.
• Establish and manage efficient workflows for secure data sharing with hospitals, laboratories, governments and international partners.
• Collaborate with computational scientists and software engineers to deliver fit-for-purpose databases and data repository infrastructure.
• Support data-driven research projects and competitive grant applications through expert advice on data design, access and analysis.
• Design and deliver training for CGCPT staff and students on best practice in health data sharing and governance.

• Lead development and implementation of data governance frameworks, agreements and policies for CGCPT health data assets.
• Establish and manage efficient workflows for secure data sharing with hospitals, laboratories, governments and international partners.
• Collaborate with computational scientists and engineers to deliver fit-for-purpose databases and data repository infrastructure.
• Support data-driven research projects and competitive grant applications through expert advice on data design, access and analysis.
• Design and deliver training for CGCPT staff and students on best practice in health data sharing and governance.

For further information, please refer to the attached PD.

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

The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Doherty Institute unites leading experts in infectious diseases, immunity and public health from across Melbourne and beyond. The Cummings Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics (CGCPT) pioneers innovative pandemic therapeutics with strong clinical and translational partnerships. The Computational Sciences Initiative drives advanced analytics, informatics and data platforms that power high-impact, collaborative research. You will join an inclusive, mission-driven community that values innovation, teamwork, professional growth and real-world health impact.

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'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 .

• 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.

For queries related to this specific position, contact A/Prof David Price at

For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid at

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on 3 or at (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Applications close: 28 August :55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description: JR-015969 Health Informatics Specialist PD.docx JR-015969 Health Informatics Specialist PD.pdf

The University of Melbourne invites applications for a full-time fixed-term position in the Centre for Youth Mental Health, Parkville. You will support landmark clinical studies, engage with young people at ultra-high risk of psychosis, and contribute to international research initiatives within PRESCIENT and SNAP.

We offer a supportive environment with ongoing professional development, 17% superannuation, salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, and flexibility to balance work and life

The University of Melbourne is seeking a laboratory technical specialist to support fluid dynamics teaching and research within the Infrastructure Team. You will maintain and operate laboratory equipment, assist academics and students, and help manage inventory and safety documentation, gaining broad hands-on skills across facilities and lab systems.

Role offers career development, 17% superannuation and a comprehensive wellbeing program.