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Project Manager - Cumming Global Centre

The Project Manager will manage the Centre’s agreements and activities with the State Government of Victoria and support key initiatives. Reporting to a senior leader, this role involves strategic project coordination, external engagement, and administrative services, collaborating with stakeholders to promote Centre activities and develop strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include implementing action plans, identifying new opportunities, managing grants, and ensuring compliance and impact measurement.

For further information and to apply visit the University of Melbourne careers page.

Applications close Sunday, 21 July.

Clinical Trial Manager

The Department of Infectious Diseases at the Doherty Institute seeks a Clinical Trial Manager for the Australasian COVID-19 (ASCOT) trial, an international, multicentre study aimed at improving outcomes for hospitalised COVID-19 patients. The role involves managing ethics and regulatory submissions, data management, safety, and quality, and coordinating with another adaptive trial at Monash University (REMAP-CAP). This position offers a unique opportunity to manage an adaptive platform trial and collaborate with an experienced research team.

For further information and to apply visit the University of Melbourne careers page.

Applications close Monday, 29 July.

Project Manager - ISAAC Trial

The Department of Infectious Diseases seeks a Project Manager to oversee the ISAAC trial, a national, multicentre, randomised controlled trial starting recruitment in 2025. Responsibilities include conducting ethics and regulatory submissions, managing operational aspects, supporting trial nurses, and coordinating jurisdictional and committee requirements. Reporting to Dr. Katherine Gibney, this role offers a unique opportunity to manage a national trial within the dynamic environment of the Doherty Institute.

For further information and to apply visit the University of Melbourne careers page.

Applications close Tuesday, 30 July.

Finance Manager - Cumming Global Centre

The Financial Manager at the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics (Cumming Global Centre) will lead financial services, reporting, and business support, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations. Reporting to the MRI accounting function and working with the CFO group, this role involves budget development, financial performance monitoring, and providing expert accounting advice. The manager will also prepare regular financial statements, engage with audit processes, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

For further information and to apply visit the University of Melbourne careers page.

Applications close Sunday, 4 August.

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