Position Number: 0055565
Location: Parkville (Hybrid)
Role type: Part-time (0.8 FTE); Fixed-term until 15 March 2026
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department: Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super
- Drive a program that directly enhances diabetes care and builds Australia’s research capacity
- Join a team of inspiring colleagues who genuinely care about making a difference
- Competitive salary, 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!
About the Role
Are you ready to take the lead in shaping the future of diabetes research? As a Training Program Manager at The Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), you will oversee a national training program that equips the next generation of researchers with vital skills in clinical trials, commercialisation, and research translation - making a direct impact on diabetes care and health outcomes.
Working in a collaborative and high-energy environment, you will engage with leading researchers, industry experts, and healthcare leaders, building invaluable networks and opportunities for career development. With a diverse mix of stakeholder engagement, event coordination, program management, and resource development, no two days will be the same!
This part-time (4 days/week) role, based in the world-class Melbourne Biomedical Precinct at Melbourne Connect, offers hybrid working options and the flexibility to balance work and life while contributing to a program that truly makes a difference.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Work with the ACADI Training Lead and the Training Advisory Group to set the vision, strategy and operational plan for the Training Program
- Coordinate and operationalise the Training Program to develop a pipeline of researchers skilled in diabetes research translation and commercialisation
- Lead outreach activities, including the monthly seminars, social media, annual conference, health technology innovation challenge and other projects or activities developed in conjunction with the ACADI senior team
- Work with industry partners to develop relevant opportunities for ACADI trainees to enhance healthcare innovation and translation experience
- Develop and coordinate a range of seminars and events for the ACADI community, including the ACADI Monthly Seminar Series, the annual HealthTech Innovation Challenge, and the ACADI annual conference
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
Who We Are Looking For
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative, high-impact environment and wants to play a role in shaping the future of diabetes research and care. You may have a background in research or allied health, seeking the next exciting step in your career or a meaningful career opportunity.
You are adept at working collaboratively across a diverse range of stakeholders including researchers, industry, clinicians, and government bodies. While your strong organisational and strategic skills allow you to manage multiple projects and budgets with confidence.
This is your chance to join a high-impact environment, shaping the future of diabetes research and care. If you’re driven by purpose and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
You will also have:
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant experience
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workload and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
- High level interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise; negotiate; influence; establish and maintain relationships with a range of key stakeholders including academics, practitioners and senior executives
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work autonomously, with considerable independence and exercise judgement and initiative
- Knowledge and understanding of medical or healthcare sector research projects is desirable
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
ACADI Team and Your Impact
ACADI is a national collaborative research centre focused on translating diabetes research into real-world solutions, driving innovation in healthcare. With over 70 partners, ACADI is positioned as a leader in driving sector workforce development, research translation, commercialisation and ultimately improving the lives of people living with diabetes.
The ACADI Training Program instils current and future leaders in diabetes research and innovation with an array of critical skills in commercialisation of therapeutics and medical technologies/digital health solutions, clinical trial design, and research translation combined with diabetes perspectives from consumer, clinical, and regulatory bodies. The ACADI Training Program generates and supports exceptional PhD candidates and early career researchers (both academic and clinical).
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!
About the University of Melbourne
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Be Yourself
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, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. 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
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: Thursday 20th March 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
Position Description: 0055565_ACADI Training Program Manager_PD.pdf
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