Project Officer

Work in Parkville, just a hop away from the CBD, Melbourne Zoo & Queen Victoria Markets)
Attractive salary $75,841 - $80,489 per annum + super
12-month full time opportunity with Australia’s largest institute in child health

What’s in it for you?

Unrivalled opportunity to join a reputable organisation
Be part of a team who are passionate about making a difference
Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
Enjoy flexible working options
We value our employees, which is why we offer a health and wellbeing program including free access to an Employee Assistance Program

**The opportunity**:
The Infectious Diseases research group focuses on research to enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in infants, children, and adults. The team leads a number of clinical and laboratory-based research studies and involves researchers with a range of expertise, including laboratory-based researchers, data-managers, study nurses, clinical trial coordinators and clinicians. We have a particular interest in infections that are important to child health worldwide such as tuberculosis and respiratory infections. Our laboratory research encompasses microbiological and immunological studies to explore the mechanisms by which pathogens cause disease and their interaction with the host immune response.

Currently the team are focused on a number of projects including the analysis of two clinical trials. The BRACE trial is a phase III, two group, multisite, placebo randomised controlled trial (RCT) that includes nearly 7,000 healthcare workers across Australia, the Netherlands, Spain, the United Kingdom and Brazil. It tests whether BCG vaccination reduces the severity and impact of COVID-19. The MIS BAIR trial is a phase III, two group, multisite RCT in over 1200 infants to assess the effect of neonatal BCG vaccination on clinical allergy and infection outcomes over the first five years of life. Our projects are funded by multiple sources, including the NHMRC and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. These trials have extensive biobank and data-sharing components.

The Project Officer supports the Infectious Diseases research group leadership team and works closely with the Infectious Diseases technical teams, to provide project support for the BRACE and MIS BAIR trials, and sub studies, according to protocol, meeting relevant quality and ethical standards. This includes assisting with the coordination of data and sample sharing processes, publications, timely and accurate communication, and supporting project plans and workflows.

**Your responsibilities include**:
Undertaking a range of administrative functions in support of the various project objectives of the research group, which includes purchasing, shipping, document tracking and other functions as required
Contributing to the preparation, collection and distribution of information and data as required for the research group, including meeting agendas and minutes, presentations, documents for submission to ethics, and reports to funding agencies
Robust maintenance of information management systems and complies with filing procedures across the BRACE trial including the Trial Management File, SmartSheets, and SharePoint
Facilitating, contributing, or leading internal or external meetings/workshops with stakeholders with support and direction to achieve project outcomes

**About you**:
An appropriate level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation, preferably within an academic, research or hospital environment
Demonstrated experience in project management including planning, monitoring and evaluation
Demonstrated independent judgement and initiative, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities
Demonstrated critical eye for detail and accuracy of data in collation, communications, and reporting
Demonstrated experience supporting information management systems

Who we are

At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve. Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.

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