Job description:

Role Type: part time, contract till end of 2025
Salary: $107,589 - $121,045 p.a plus super (pro rata)

Coordinate B4K pilot study within the High Risk Infant Flagship

Manage timelines, ethics, documentation, and stakeholder meetings

Support app development, co-design, and future trial planning

The opportunity:

The Intervention arm of the Flagship has developed "Bundle For Kids" (B4K): a co-designed program of targeted developmental intervention packages, aiming to improve health and developmental outcomes in children deemed "high-risk" at birth. These will be piloted in children now aged 2-3 years to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed intervention packages.

The Senior Project Coordinator will support the running of the MCRI High Risk Infant Flagship, and particularly the planning and implementation of the B4K effectiveness-implementation pilot study. This is an excellent opportunity to take a key role in implementation design, app development, and co-design, with plans to scale up to a larger trial in future. Our ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of research coordination and planning, including consumer involvement, writing protocols and ethics submissions.

Your responsibilities include:

• Liaising with research and clinical staff across the Melbourne Children's to support a campus-wide approach to Newborn Medicine research, including preparation of ethics submission, reports, recruitment and advertising of staff, clinician and non-clinician researchers and students.
• Assisting with applications for funding from government, non-government and institutional sources to support campus-wide initiatives in Newborn Medicine.
• Assisting with the preparation of reports, briefing papers and policy documents for various stakeholders including the Melbourne Children's Campus senior executive.
• Facilitating and leading internal and external meetings/workshops with stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
• Negotiating and managing stakeholder expectations in relation to project delivery (time/resource/cost implications/risk)

What we need from you:

• Degree/Honours/Masters/PhD qualification in relevant field
• An appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation
• Extensive experience in project management across multiple projects, from developing project plans and bringing a project to fruition within budget and within the agreed time frame
• Proven high level experience in navigating and negotiating with multiple organisations and professional groups within a project management framework
• Demonstrates advanced facilitation skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with experience communicating to a wide range of stakeholders

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

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Trisha Prentice at [email protected]

What's in it for you?

• Maximise Your Pay: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
• Flexible Working Options: Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements.
• Join a Reputable Organisation: Take advantage of a unique opportunity to be part of a respected research institute
• Make a Difference: Collaborate with a team passionate about making a positive impact
• Supportive Environment: Work in a dynamic and energetic setting with our expanding team.
• Immediate Start: Start your new role right away.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from generous personal leave days and purchased leave options

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
  
  

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: 25 July 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time

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