Project Manager, Precision Medicine
Job No.: 690221
Location: Monash Medical Centre
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6) - Full-time (1.0)
Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $120,138 - $132,610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Drive global impact in world-leading Precision Medicine
- Join a collaborative network spanning Australia and beyond
- Shape international research delivery as Project Manager
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to support a dynamic Precision Medicine research program, including an internationally coordinated Australian Breast Cancer Family Registry. Working across Monash University, Monash Health, the University of Melbourne and national and international partners, the role will coordinate multi-site activity, strengthen strategic partnerships and ensure high-quality, impactful research delivery.
The Project Manager will lead projects from initiation to completion, applying contemporary methodologies to manage scope, budgets, risk and performance. The role ensures recruitment targets, protocol compliance, ethics approvals, contracts, grant submissions and financial reporting are delivered accurately and on time. The position also oversees resources, stakeholder engagement and team coordination, while providing strategic advice and strengthening program systems and processes.
We are seeking someone with postgraduate qualifications, or equivalent extensive experience, in a relevant clinical, scientific, business or public health discipline, together with a strong track record in managing complex projects within life sciences, health or translational research environments. Highly developed organisational, analytical and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, as is demonstrated experience leading professional teams, managing budgets and working with project management software. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to high-impact research within a collaborative and dynamic environment.
We encourage applications from experienced project professionals who are motivated to play a key role in advancing precision medicine research.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to
'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Melissa Southey, Chair Precision Medicine, +61 3 0438 595 395
Position Description: Project Manager, Precision Medicine
Applications Close: Monday 9 March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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