Communications & Admin Officer - Westmead Research Hub

From neuroscience and cancer biology to drug development, embryology and gene therapy; when joining the team at CMRI you will be surrounded by internationally recognised researchers who foster excellence in all of their staff. CMRI is part of the largest health and medical research precinct in Australia and also a member of the Westmead Research Hub. This membership allows our staff access to the vast array of technology, services, resources and expertise available nearby at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Westmead Hospital and the Westmead Institute. Opportunities to join the team at CMRI are occasionally available in the areas of research, administration, fundraising, and laboratory support.
- Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
- Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
- Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct

**The Communications & Admin Officer will play a key role in supporting the operational, communications, and event-related functions.**

**Advancing medical research through collaboration.**

The Westmead Research Hub is a collaborative partnership of leading medical research organisations located at Westmead, working together to advance health and medical science through shared expertise, infrastructure, and strategic initiatives. The Hub supports a vibrant research ecosystem with a strong emphasis on basic sciences, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across its partner institutions. This unique model enables researchers to tackle complex health challenges with greater impact, while contributing to one of Australia’s most significant centres of scientific discovery.

**About CMRI**

This role will be hosted by Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). CMRI was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.

**Work with a team of dedicated professionals**

We are looking for a Communications and Admin Officer to join our team to:

- Provide secretarial and administrative support, including preparation for and coordination of formal committee meetings
- Assist in the planning and delivery of internal and external events. Support the development and dissemination of internal and external communications
- Contribute to the smooth operation of day-to-day activities and team admin duties. Support the development and execution of marketing campaigns to promote events, initiatives, and organisational updates

**A rewarding role in every way**
- Full time hybrid role - 35 hours per week
- 12 months Fixed Term contract
- Excellent not for profit tax benefits
- A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued

**What can you bring to this role?**
- Demonstrated experience in a comparable role, ideally 2-3 years
- Clear and open communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in event coordination and operational support
- Proficiency in Office365, particularly Word and Excel, and experience with online platforms such as Canva, Humanitix or similar
- A proactive approach that demonstrates initiative
- A willingness to learn, adapt and problem-solve independently
- High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work
- A collaborative, community focus

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

**Requirements**:
Work Permit.

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