Project Officer

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Project Officer role at Murdoch Children\'s Research Institute (MCRI).

Role Type: 12-month full time contract

Salary: $86,165 - $108,187 per annum plus superannuation

About The Role

The Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is seeking a dedicated and driven Project Officer to support the delivery of exciting new and ongoing evaluation and evidence-informed action projects. As part of the Systems Impact (SI) team, you will contribute to innovative projects that adopt a whole-of-system, ecological approach to improving child health, development and wellbeing. Projects may focus on designing and evaluating early childhood services, community-based initiatives, and policy improvements — always with a commitment to equity and real-life impact.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in evaluation and action research activities
  • Apply human-centred design and quality improvement methods
  • Utilise systems thinking and evidence synthesis
  • Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders from diverse families to service providers and policymakers

Your Responsibilities Include

  • Assist with design and delivery of evaluation and action projects
  • Conduct mixed methods research including focus groups, interviews, and surveys
  • Draft high-quality reports and summaries
  • Help design and facilitate project-related workshops and reflection sessions
  • Contribute to ethics applications and approvals (e.g. RISEC)
What We Need From You
  • Tertiary qualification in relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Evaluation, Psychology, Social Policy, Allied Health)
  • Experience in evaluation and/or research and/or other evidence-informed action methodologies including mixed methods data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis and reporting
  • Project management capability
  • Ability to synthesise and disseminate complex information clearly and concisely
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with experience engaging and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders

For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the position description. Any questions related to this position should be directed to Loretta Pilla at loretta.pilla@mcri.edu.au.

What's in it for you
  • Salary packaging options including entertainment and novated leases
  • Contribution to meaningful work that improves outcomes for children and families
  • Supportive, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team environment
  • Diverse projects in early childhood, community, and policy settings
  • Experience in research, evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and systems change
  • Opportunity to work on equity-focused initiatives supporting vulnerable communities
  • Apply and develop innovative approaches such as systems thinking and human-centred design
  • Contribute to practice, services, and policy at a broader level
Who We Are

Murdoch Children's Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health through collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving and inclusive practices. We are committed to equal opportunity and diverse representation, and we uphold safety standards including child safety. We reserve the right to close vacancies early; no recruitment agencies please.

Apply

To apply, please submit:

  • Your resume
  • A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file. For questions related to the recruitment process, contact recruitment@mcri.edu.au (include the position number and job title in the subject line).

Applications close: 26 September 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time


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