The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to join our Infectious Diseases Epidemiology team. In this role, you will provide vital support to the Team Co-Heads, Program Manager, and Principal Investigators, particularly for the high-impact STAMP (Surveillance-Transmission-Attitudes-Modelling-Policy) RSV Program.

Your tasks will include, but not be limited to:

Coordinating internal and external project meetings and ethics submissions.

Managing contracts, agreements, and project budgets.

Supporting stakeholder engagement and community reference groups.

Preparing project reports and documentation.

Ensuring compliance with research and ethical standards.

Job details: Full-time, 2-year fixed term contract (with the possibility of extension, subject to funding).

About You

You will bring a strong background in project coordination and a passion for health research. Your excellent organisational skills, stakeholder engagement experience, and ability to manage multiple priorities will be key to your success in this role.

You will bring the following qualifications and skills:

Tertiary qualification in health, science, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience in administrative or project support roles, ideally in a research or health setting.

Proven skills in supporting ethics and grant applications.

Strong stakeholder communication and relationship-building abilities.

Excellent writing, organisational, and time management skills.

Desirable:

Experience with linked data projects or within a research institute.

Understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and relevant regulatory standards.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.

Some of our staff benefits include:

Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.

Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.

Paid Parental Leave

Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.

Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.

Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.

Flexible work options and hybrid working.

Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.

Access to Corporate Health Insurance.

Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected]
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected].

For more information about the role please contact: Hannah Moore, Theme Head, Infectious Disease

Contact Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 23rd June 2025 - The Kids Research Institute reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.