Job description:

Role Type: 12-month part time contract (19 hours per week)
Salary: $ 115,865 - $ 120,540 p.a plus super (pro rata)

- Drive a leading international paediatric emergency research network through coordination of high-impact meetings, projects, and events.
- Support collaboration for impact via data management, reporting, and grant support.
- Build a connected research community through partnerships, communications, and capability development.

The opportunity:

Join a leading NHMRC-funded paediatric emergency medicine research network as part of the PREDICT CRE, supporting a dynamic international collaboration across multiple centres. This 12-month contract offers the opportunity to coordinate key operations, support CRE activities, and work closely with the PREDICT Executive and network members. Be a part of strengthening collaboration across national and international research teams while helping to communicate and drive the work of the network. You will contribute to building a professional, sustainable, and high-impact research culture supported by solid structure and policy.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a growing and evolving research network that delivers meaningful outcomes in paediatric emergency medicine. This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract. Funding for continuation beyond this period is anticipated, and extension will be subject to ongoing funding availability and the outcome of the initial term.

What you'll do

- Coordinate CRE and PREDICT operations, including Executive, subcommittees, and network meetings and key events
- Support research delivery through data collation, REDCap database management, and grant/reporting preparation
- Lead communications activities including newsletters, website content, LinkedIn and stakeholder updates across the network
- Facilitate collaboration across national and international research teams and support review of new projects and initiatives




- Contribute to research culture and capacity building through consumer engagement, mentoring, and process improvement

What you'll bring

- Relevant tertiary qualification (public health, science or related field) with experience in research or project coordination
- Strong project management skills with experience supporting multi-centre research and navigating complex stakeholder environments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders
- Advanced digital capability, including Microsoft Office and experience managing research databases (e.g. REDCap, Excel)
- Demonstrated initiative, sound judgement, and ability to contribute to publications and basic communications or social media activity
- A flexible approach to working with the team

Please view the position description here.

Any questions? Reach out to Cate Wilson, ***************@mcri.edu.au.

What you'll enjoy

- Join a highly respected research institute and play a key role in advancing Australia's largest child health research network.
- Be part of a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to making a real difference in paediatric emergency medicine.
- Access attractive salary packaging options, including novated leases and entertainment benefits.
- Benefit from generous leave provisions, including personal leave, purchase leave options, and comprehensive paid parental leave.
- Take advantage of great onsite perks and support, including wellbeing programs, EAP access, discounted café coffee, and convenient transport and parking 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.

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

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 ***********@mcri.edu.au. 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.

Applications close: Friday 30 October 2026

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