The project officer reports to both the Group Research Leader for Hepatitis B Research and the Community Project Manager, and is responsible for coordinating the development of a novel online web-tool to provide education and support directly to the hepatitis B affected community.
This is a full-time, fixed term position for 8 months, providing maternity leave coverage from March 2026 to October 2026.
Key areas of responsibility for the project officer include:
* Coordinating the development of a patient facing web-tool providing support and education around Hepatitis B lab tests.
* Using skills to expand the user base of a community support forum.
* Developing creative strategies to expand community engagement.
* Taking on administrative duties for forum activities and monthly meetings.
* Engaging with users and community.
* Monitoring activity on the platform, moderating forum posts, and enabling a welcoming culture.
* Preparing data for research publications.
* Communicating with all levels of the institute.
* Providing support to research group and others in the lab.
* Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
* Escalating any priority issues to the Group Research Leader and Project Manager.
To be successful in this role you will need the following education, experience, and technical knowledge:
* Undergraduate degree.
* Strong administration and organisation skills.
* Outstanding time and task management skills.
* Knowledge of online platforms and website management.
* Personable and approachable demeanour.
* Sensitivity to the needs of a population that has faced stigma and discrimination.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* An understanding of hepatitis B biology and clinical practice is highly desirable.
* Experience in communicating health information to priority populations (e.g., Vietnamese and Chinese communities) is highly desirable.
About WIMR
At the Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR), we focus on tackling real-world health challenges through research that leads to tangible clinical outcomes. Our work spans cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and neurological conditions, with the goal of turning scientific breakthroughs into treatments that improve lives.
We specialise in precision medicine, leveraging advanced technologies such as gene and cell therapies, bacteriophage and plasmid therapies, islet transplantation, bioinformatics, regenerative medicine, and genomics. Our discoveries progress to first-in-human clinical trials through partnerships with the Westmead Health Precinct and national collaborators, ensuring rapid translation into patient care. Beyond the clinic, we work closely with industry partners to bridge gaps in healthcare, ensuring that new therapies and innovations reach those who need them most, on a global scale.
Why join us?
* Unmatched Clinical Access and Global Impact – Conduct research with direct access to patient samples and clinical networks within the Westmead Health Precinct, ensuring rapid translation of discoveries into real-world treatments that benefit diverse populations.
* Collaborative and High-Impact Research Environment – Be part of a multidisciplinary team of leading scientists and clinician-researchers, tackling complex health challenges and turning precision medicine innovations into transformative therapies.
* Cutting-Edge Technology and Infrastructure – Work in a state-of-the-art research facility equipped with world-leading platforms and specialised research capabilities. Our cutting-edge resources support biobanking, bioinformatics, bioresources, cytometry, electron microscopy, genomics, histology, imaging, preclinical imaging, and biomedical proteomics, enabling ground-breaking discoveries and medical advancements.
* World-Class Facilities and Work Environment – Conduct research in a modern, award winning, and architecturally designed building, featuring a professional café, secure bike storage, showering amenities, and state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment, providing a comfortable and well-equipped environment for innovation and collaboration.
* Professional growth opportunities through engagement with early-mid career researcher groups, clinical trial networking group, data networking group and events delivered
* Flexible work arrangement (via agreement with management)
* Close to public transport, including the Parramatta Light Rail
* Not-for-profit ability to salary sacrifice for tax benefits
* Option for novated leasing
* Paid parental leave program
* Access to employee assistance program
Applications close 11 January 2026.
The Westmead Institute for Medical Research is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision to improve health outcomes.