Role type: Full time and fixed term for two years
Faculty:Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
School: OnemdaMelbourneSchool of Population and Global Health &MelbourneSchool of Health Sciences
Salary:$ 152,695 - 176,065p.a. plus 17% super
National Indigenous diabetes leadership role / drive sustainable health impact / join values-ledOnemdawithin a top-ranking public health school
Apply to lead a landmark Indigenous diabetes project and advance impactful, culturally safe health outcomes.
Investing inyou– 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
You will lead a landmark national project to Close the Gap in diabetes for Indigenous communities.
You will collaborate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners to drive meaningful health,policyand research outcomes.
Whatyou willdeliver:
Lead day-to-day management of the Close the Gap in Diabetes project, achieving agreed milestones and outcomes.
Design and deliver the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Diabetes Summit with key partners and stakeholders.
Prepare governance,ethicsand collaboration documentation, ensuring compliance and effective project risk and quality management.
Coordinate research activities, dataanalysisand publication of findings,disseminatingevidence through reports,presentationsand forums.
Build andmaintainculturally safe partnerships with Aboriginalorganisations,communitiesand service providers across Australia.
You may be a great fit if you:
Hold a doctoral-level qualification or equivalent experience in public health, healthsystemsor related health discipline.
Demonstrate advanced project planning andorganisationalskills across complex research or health service environments.
Bring strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience with communities,servicesand multidisciplinary teams.
Apply high-level analytical and research skills, including data management,evaluationand innovative problem solving.
Communicate clearly through excellent written reports,presentationsand culturally informed consultation with diverse audiences.
Work effectively in distributed teams, balancing independent judgement with collaborative decision-making and guidanceseeking
Forfurther 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 offulfilment, 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, includingleading 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 asdiscounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team –“Onemda”
You will joinOnemda, a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and WellbeingcentreThe team partners respectfully with communities andorganisationsto deliver integrated teaching, research,policyandprogrammeinnovation.You will be part ofMelbourne School of Population and Global Health and MelbourneSchool ofHealthSciencesin a Faculty championing IndigenousHealthexcellence.
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 atUniMelb
We'recommitted 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 AustraliansVisitourIndigenous staff pageto 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:
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You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
AWorking with Children Check isrequiredfor all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process andreimburse you.
Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experienceas part of the application process
Please upload your responses to theSelectionCriteria, found in the Position Description.
Want to know more?
For questions related to our recruitment process emailCorey Menadueat hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au
For recruitment adjustments contactKim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218or at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au(subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').
Applytoday,andjoin a communitythat’sshaping the future.
Applications close:9 August 202611:55 PM;Melbourne time zone.
