Requisition ID43936-Posted -Population Health-Policy & Equity-MCRI-PARKVILLE-Australia-VIC- Job Function (1)
Role Type: 12-month part time contact (22.8 hours per week)
Salary: $ 86,165 – $91,432 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation
The opportunity
The Project Officer (Administration) role within the Systems Impact team at MCRI's Centre for Community Child Health provides critical coordination, communication, and operational support to a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. The Systems Impact team partners with governments, communities and services to help guide change that brings better outcomes for children and families. Acting as the "glue" of the team, the role ensures smooth day-to-day functioning, supports project delivery, and strengthens collaboration across stakeholders. Working closely with the Associate Director, the position contributes to improving team productivity and impact in a fast‐paced environment focused on advancing child health, education, wellbeing, and equity through evaluation, policy, and practice.
What you'll do
* Support the Associate Director with administrative and operational functions, including email and calendar management, team support, budget management
* Coordinate invoices and reimbursement claims with Finance
* Develop processes and support project managers, including maintaining CRM systems and project tracking
* Assist with tender and grant applications, including organising stakeholder contributions, drafting and formatting content, project proposals, reports and other documents
* Coordinate meetings and workshops, managing agendas, speakers, venues, logistics
What you'll bring
* Diploma/Degree qualification in relevant field (eg health, education, administration, project management) and/or equivalent experience in a similar role such as Office Assistant/Coordinator/Executive Assistant
* Demonstrated experience in operations, administration, office management, including diary management
* Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including advanced formatting skills and advanced Excel skills
* Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and an aptitude for helping other people
* Demonstrated independent judgement and initiative, high attention to detail and ability to learn quickly
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and work independently to plan, coordinate and organise projects
Any questions? Reach out to Dr Trina Hinkley on .
What you'll enjoy
* Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more
* Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements
* A unique opportunity to join a highly respected research institute
* Take advantage of generous personal leave and the option to purchase additional leave to suit your lifestyle
* Feel supported through our health and wellbeing program, which includes complimentary access to the Employee Assistance Program
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 take 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.
Apply now!
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 note that if your application does not address the selection criteria it may not be considered.
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.
We recognise that sometimes, some people who don't tick every single box in the selection criteria may not apply. If this is you and you feel a good alignment with this role, have a learning mindset and desire to grow professionally, we encourage you to apply anyway.
For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment Team at. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address. 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.
Applications close: Thursday 9 April 2026
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