• Employment Type: Full-time (35-hour week)
• Duration: 24-month fixed term contract (with strong possibility of extension to 3yrs)
• Remuneration: $112,154 - $126,366 + 17% Super and Leave loading
• Location: Kensington NSW
• Full Australian working rights required

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

The MRFF funded Pathogen Genomics, H2Seq initiative is taking on the challenge of setting up a national network for the collection and data analysis of HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genomes across the country. The network aims to combine molecular diagnostics, epidemiology, and public health to utilise HIV and HCV viral sequencing for improved community inclusive public health responses. Funded by the Commonwealth, this work is being conducted through a partnership between academia, health services and their public health units, public health laboratories, community organisations and industry, across each jurisdiction in Australia.

Why Your Role Matters:

As the H2Seq Project Manager, you will play a key role in realising the strategic goals of developing a nationally co-ordinated approach to the goal of eliminating HIV and HCV in Australia. You will be responsible for the co-ordination of the project and its aims and milestones. You will be responsible for the co-ordination of the project’s working groups for data management, analysis systems, sequencing procedures, ethics, data security, individual privacy and the stigma associated with these infections.

In this position, you will be responsible for the co-ordination and management of significant financial and operational resources. This position plays a critical role supporting the senior leadership of H2Seq to successfully deliver on strategic objectives in data collection, analysis, and provision of synthesised data sets to those responsible for public health interventions.

The role of the H2Seq Project Manager reports to the H2Seq Principal Investigator, Professor Anthony Kelleher and has no direct reports.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant degree (Science, health sciences or similar) with extensive knowledge and experience gained through a combination of relevant education and training in fields related to the H2Seq research themes of virology, molecular epidemiology and public health
• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management at higher levels and in complex matrix environments
• Demonstrated multi-centre project management experience and the ability to proactively undertake projects without continuous direct supervision, and the ability to track and manage workflow effectively across and number of inter-related work plans
• Superior time management, problem-solving and organisational skills with a proven ability to establish and direct priorities for self and others, achieve objectives and meet deadlines whilst maintaining attention to detail and strong healthy working relationships
• Strong consultation and negotiation skills and demonstrated capacity for developing partnerships with key stakeholders including affected communities, diagnostic laboratories, public health organisations, and research institutes or similar, and the proven ability to take a leading role in managing a wide range of relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with financial and organisation management and analysis including budget development and the ability to interpret financial data at strategic and operational levels and produce and articulate reports for H2Seq partners and funding agencies
• Strong written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated experience in facilitating content development for promotional material, web content, official communications and reports with the ability to research and analyse material and summarise key issues
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement and problem solving in complex settings with the ability to provide sound strategic advice and develop and implement operation plans, policies and systems aligned to strategic objectives
• Demonstrated strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a high performing team

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and Responses to the skills and experience.

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Your application should include a document addressing the Selection Criteria (skills and experience on the position description). A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch (for job related queries only – applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):

Jamie Cutler: Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: [email protected] using the subject line: Research Project Manager - H2Seq – The Kirby Institute enquiry via EthicalJobs

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

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