Job description:

We are seeking a part time Senior Project officer to join our team! In this role, you will lead the Voice of the Child project, guiding the development and implementation of tools and strategies that ensure children's voices are central in shaping policies and services. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives and contribute to the future of child health and well-being.

About your new team

Join the Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) and be part of a transformative project that amplifies children's voices to shape systems, services, and research. As the Voice of the Child Foundations Lead, you'll play a crucial role in the Systems Impact team within the Policy and Equity Research Group. The CCCH's mission is to drive equitable improvements in children's health, development, and well-being, with a focus on ensuring that All Children Thrive in the Early Years.

Your responsibilities include:

• Test the principles and a newly-developed Voice of the Child Toolkit with researchers, including how this toolkit might support research within the Centre.
• Support researchers to develop funding applications that incorporate the principles and toolkit and subsequent research publications
• Identify and apply for funding opportunities to continue to build the body of work being undertaken
• Contribute to and support, as appropriate, the toolkit's implementation in other projects within communities
• Identify opportunities for new partnerships and establish and build those partnerships
• Convene and support an advisory committee to help support the work
• Manage competing priorities to deliver project objectives in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the supervision of Project Assistants/Officers as needed.

What we need from you:

• Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in a relevant field (e.g., public health, education, child development).
• Proven experience in project management, including the ability to develop and implement project plans on time and within budget.
• Research and evaluation experience with a solid understanding of the research environment.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including navigating and negotiating with diverse organisations and professional groups.
• Experience working directly with young children is highly regarded.
• Advanced facilitation skills, with the ability to lead workshops and meetings effectively is advantageous.

For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Trina Hinkley at [email protected].

What's in it for you?

• Maximise Your Pay: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
• Impactful work: Lead an innovative project that ensures children's voices are integral to shaping services, policies, and research.
• Collaborative environment: Work within a passionate, multi-disciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for children and families.
• Professional development: Access to opportunities for growth, both professionally and personally, with flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive culture: Be part of a team that values inclusion, innovation, and making a real difference in children's lives.

Who we are

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute.

Join Us!

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria - please list each of the selection criteria and respond to each individually
  

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at [email protected]. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.

Position Description

Applications close: 19 March 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time