This role sits within the Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory (VIDRL) at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, supporting high-impact international laboratory strengthening across the Asia-Pacific region. Working as part of the Global Health Unit, you will contribute to the delivery of the DFAT-funded eLABorate program, focused on enhancing laboratory accuracy, biosafety, and outbreak response capability through targeted education, training, mentoring, and quality improvement initiatives. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in serology and molecular diagnostics in a setting that directly supports public health outcomes across both Victorian and international health systems.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across VIDRL, including Serology, Viral Identification, and Blood Borne Viruses, as well as key global partners such as the World Health Organisation and regional Ministries of Health. VIDRL, part of a joint venture between the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne, provides critical reference laboratory services, surveillance, and outbreak investigation support. In this fixed-term role, you will contribute to strengthening laboratory networks across the Asia-Pacific while gaining exposure to world-leading infectious diseases expertise and public health research.

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As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

30 June 2026