Government Tenders Project Officer

**Role Type**: Full Time, Ongoing role

**Salary**: $95,130 - $100,952 p.a plus super

**Location**: Parkville

**The opportunity**:
Join us at MCRI and be part of a legacy of community impact We specialize in providing consultancy services to a diverse array of clients, including not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and more. Our services range from knowledge synthesis to service innovation, all aimed at promoting evidence-based practices and policies.

**We're excited to announce a new opportunity within our team**: the Government Tenders Project Officer. This role is crucial for coordinating and expanding our work with government tenders, particularly within the Population Health theme.

What’s in it for you?

Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
Enjoy flexible working options
Be part of a team who are passionate about making a difference
Work in a supportive and energetic environment with our growing team
Located near public transport (Trams 59, 58 & 57) + Discounted onsite parking for employees
On campus, we have a myriad of retail stores, cafes, restaurants along with a boutique hotel
We value our employees, which is why we offer a health and wellbeing program including free access to an Employee Assistance Program
We offer a generous paid parental leave program whether you are a birth or non-birthing parent as well as assisting the individual throughout their parenting lifecycle

**Your responsibilities include**:
Driving the coordination and project management of live government tenders Facilitating and lead internal and external meetings/workshops with stakeholders with support and direction to achieve project outcomes
Building capacity of the Population Health research groups to respond to tenders
Increasing government and other tender opportunities by building relationships with potential partner organisations, mapping existing relationships across the theme, managing existing and uncovering new panel arrangements and utilising networks to identify new opportunities
Monitor, evaluate and report on tender opportunities and performance

**What we need from you**:
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (with relevant experience); or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
Demonstrated experience in project management including the planning, monitoring and evaluation
(Desirable) Experience responding to and developing Government Consultancy opportunities such as Request for quotes, expressions of interest, and tenders. Working knowledge of Customer Relationship Management for tracking/reporting tender submissions e.g. Salesforce

**To be considered, applicants should submit**:

- Cover letter addressing ‘what we need from you’ via the position description
- Resume

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.

Join us

**Applications close**: Monday 16 April AUS Eastern Daylight time