Project Manager

Project Manager (The Kirby Institute)

• Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours a week)
• Duration: Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2027 (possibility of extension)
• Remuneration: $127,351 base, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
• Work rights required: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Location: Kensington, Sydney

About The Kirby Institute:

The Kirby Institute is a world-leading health research institute at UNSW Sydney. We work to eliminate infectious diseases, globally. Our specialisation is in developing health solutions for the most at-risk communities. Putting communities at the heart of our research, we develop tests, treatments, cures and prevention strategies that have the greatest chance of success.

Details of the role

The Project Manager will play a lead role within The Kirby Institute in the development and implementation a number of international HIV-related projects including ACTUP which seeks to ensure Papua New Guinea’s public health system has greater capability and resilience to improve the lives of all people with HIV, and prevent vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B.

The role will lead day‑to‑day project management across the full project lifecycle, translating strategic objectives into clear outcomes, milestones and performance measures. Working closely with technical leads, partners and key stakeholders, the Project Manager will provide high‑quality technical and strategic support, manage risks, budgets and governance requirements, and ensure effective delivery in complex, low‑resource settings. The project manager must willing and have availability to travel.

The role reports to Deputy Program Lead, Asia and Pacific Health Program and will have one direct report.

Some key skills required:

• Postgraduate qualifications in public health, international development with significant demonstrable work experience in working in global health projects, or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Proven project management experience, with an in-depth understanding of the project life cycle and strategic development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Experience working on public health and development projects in Papua New Guinea or other low resource settings is essential.
• Proven and extensive experience working with global development partners, multi-lateral and bilateral donor and ministries of health in low resource settings.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of, and preferably experience implementing HIV-related public health programs and developing policy and guidelines in low resource settings is highly desirable.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.

Please refer to the position description for full details.

UNSW Benefits and Culture

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

How to apply:

Please click on Apply now to apply online. Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a separate document addressing the skills and experience listed in the Position Description. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Contact

Frank McHenry, Talent Acquisition Associate
E: f.mchenry@unsw.edu.au

Applications close: Thursday 23rd April before 11.30pm Sydney time