Position Number: 0065251
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Continuing (Research Contingent)
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Dental School and Department of Infectious Diseases, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: Academic A – $83,468 – $113,262 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) plus 17% super
- Lead antimicrobial stewardship research by co-designing and validating a Dental National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS) tool
- Join a pioneering research team at the intersection of dentistry and infectious diseases, contributing to national health initiatives
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertise internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate researcher to lead impactful antimicrobial stewardship initiatives within the dental field. You will collaborate with experts across disciplines, shaping national prescribing practices while advancing your own research career. Join a supportive and dynamic team dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and driving real-world healthcare improvements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading research on antimicrobial stewardship in dentistry, including the co-design, pilot testing, and validation of the Dental National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS) tool.
- Collaborating with cross-disciplinary experts and stakeholders to drive research outcomes and contribute to national health initiatives.
- Producing high-quality research outputs, including publications, ethics applications, and grant submissions.
- Supporting and mentoring emerging researchers while contributing to the broader NCAS learning community.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative researcher who is passionate about antimicrobial stewardship and making a real impact on national prescribing practices. You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and are motivated by the opportunity to lead innovative research.
You will also have:
- A PhD in dentistry, pharmacy, or a related field such as dental public health, epidemiology, or implementation science.
- Expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and project management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Experience in research governance, ethics applications, and producing high-quality publications
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – DEPARTMENT OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/school-structure/infectious-diseases
The Department of Infectious Diseases is a recently established department of the Melbourne Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences that is based at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute). Research within the department encompasses infectious diseases including antimicrobial resistance and healthcare associated infections, malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, influenza, viral hepatitis, sexually-transmitted infections, skin pathogens and emerging infectious diseases such as COVID-19. Our researchers come from diverse backgrounds, including discovery research and basic scientists, clinician researchers, epidemiologists, public health physicians and microbiologists.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
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The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
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