- Company: University of Melbourne
- Location: Parkville, Upper Hunter
- Salary: $156,480/yr
University of Melbourne at a glance
unimelb.edu.au- Founded 1853
SEC filings mentioning "University of Melbourne": 440 — search EDGAR
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $30.3M from the Department of Health and Human Services (started Sep 8, 2020) — via USAspending.gov
Trajectories and predictors in the clinical high risk for psychosis population: prediction scientific global consortium (prescient)
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 5493000S7526WBE51638, AU) — via GLEIF
Clinical trial sponsor: 34 trials registered, 9 currently active/recruiting — via ClinicalTrials.gov
Recipient of NSF research funding: 4 awards, most recently in 2004 — via NSF Award Search
The University of Melbourne is a public research university founded in 1853—Australia’s second-oldest and Victoria’s oldest. Its main campus sits in Parkville, with further sites across the state (Wikipedia).
9,408 Wikipedia views in July 2026 — a rough gauge of public visibility.
Bioresources Platform Manager at University of Melbourne, Parkville, Upper Hunter
Position Summary
The University of Melbourne seeks a strategic and visionary leader to manage its bioresources platform. As the Bioresources Platform Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping ethical animal research standards and influencing sector policy and infrastructure investment. This full-time, continuing position offers an annual salary of UOM 10 $156,480 plus 17% superannuation.
Responsibilities
- Strategically lead the University-wide bioresources platform to drive innovation and ethical practices in animal research.
- Influence sector policy and infrastructure investment by setting high standards for animal welfare and ethical research practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the University to ensure the bioresources platform supports cutting-edge research initiatives.
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in strategic leadership, particularly in managing large-scale research platforms or similar roles within academia or industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in ethical animal research and welfare standards.
- A strong understanding of sector policy and infrastructure investment mechanisms.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Working at University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a collaborative, innovative environment where you can make a significant impact. As a Bioresources Platform Manager, you will have the opportunity to work in Parkville and Upper Hunter locations, contributing to the advancement of ethical, innovative animal research practices.
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Working in Parkville, Melbourne, Australia
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Parkville is an inner Melbourne suburb about 3 km north of the CBD, spanning the Cities of Melbourne and Merri-bek. The 2021 census recorded roughly 7,000 residents. The role is on-site (not remote) at this research-dense precinct.
Nearby green space: 12 parks within 1.5km — closest is Royal Park. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: Stop 24: Elliott Avenue (station, 186m). via OpenStreetMap
- Elevation 42m (138 ft)
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Traits that fit this role
- Leadership Orientation
- Cooperation
- Dependability
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Build the skills for this role
Build depth in research-facility operations, biosafety/compliance awareness, stakeholder management, and service-platform delivery in a university setting. No certification list was supplied for this listing.
Free & low-cost learning resources
Prepare examples of running shared scientific platforms: prioritising users, handling outages, enforcing policy, and improving utilisation. Expect questions on risk, documentation, and collaborating with academic PIs without owning their science.
Strong fit if you have managed research infrastructure or core facilities and prefer on-campus work at a large public research university in Parkville. Thin public data on pay and employee reviews—lean on the PD and UniMelb hiring process for detail.
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Listing facts
- Role Bioresources Platform Manager
- Employer University of Melbourne
- Location Parkville, Upper Hunter
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $156,480/yr
- Posted July 28, 2026
- Apply by August 27, 2026
- Overview Full job description on this page (257 words)
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