Project Manager– Australian Healthcare Carbon Lab

Job no: 0062069
Location: Western Health (Footscray)
Role type: Full-time or Part-time (0.8 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Department of Critical Care, Melbourne Medical School
Salary: UOM 8 – $115,137 - $124,622 p.a. (Pro-rata) plus 17% super

• Lead groundbreaking research in healthcare sustainability, interacting with academics from diverse fields. 
• Collaborate with  faculty to broaden impact, contributing to meaningful change in climate action. 
• 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! 

About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced project manager passionate about environmental sustainability in healthcare. As the Project Manager for the Australian healthcare Carbon Lab (AhrC Lab), you'll work on crucial research initiatives, collaborating closely with A/Prof. Forbes McGain and Dr. Scott McAlister. You will also collaborate with other clinicians at Western Health, other MDHS linked hospitals/healthcare facilities, and other MDHS staff interested in healthcare sustainability. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on global healthcare practices, working alongside a dynamic team dedicated to pioneering sustainable solutions. With access to cutting-edge resources and opportunities for academic growth, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare sustainability while enjoying a supportive and collaborative team culture at the University of Melbourne.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide expert project management, delivering on Faculty and Chancellery initiatives, in collaboration with Faculty Directors, School Managers and Faculty leadership 
• Manage the development and implementation of project plans to stated objectives 
• Develop project governance frameworks to monitor implementation, progress delivery and risk 
• Participate in the initiation, set-up, and implementation of AHCL research projects independently and as a member of the team and coordinate contractual matters where appropriate 

Who We Are Looking For
You thrive on building relationships and excel in influencing stakeholders across various sectors. You actively engage with hospital staff, demonstrating independence and adaptability, particularly in healthcare settings.

You will also have:

• Undergraduate qualification in a relevant area such as environmental science (Masters preferred, but not essential) 
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex projects, or sets of projects and initiatives 
• Demonstrated ability to make complex judgments and decisions and provide recommendations for resolution 
• Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis under a range of research methodologies. 
• Evidence of ability and desire to build an academic and/or policy making career trajectory. 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Department of Critical Care
The Department of Critical Care, established in 2021, is a hub of academic excellence situated within the Melbourne Medical School, driving innovation and leadership in anaesthesia, perioperative and pain medicine, emergency medicine, and intensive care medicine. With a dedicated team of 20 academic and professional staff, alongside over 210 clinician scientists, we foster collaboration and research at the interface of basic science and clinical practice. 

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 values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

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

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Tara via email at [email protected] , 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.

Position Description