Project Officer

**Role Type**: 12-month full time contract
**Salary**: $86,165 - $108,187 per annum plus superannuation
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.
About the Role
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.
**You’ll support a range of activities including**:
Participatory evaluation and action research
Human-centred design and quality improvement
Systems thinking and evidence synthesis
Expect to 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
**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
Confident in in project management
A proven 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
What’s in it for you?
Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
Contribute to meaningful work that improves outcomes for children and families
Work in a supportive, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team
Exposure to a diverse range of projects in early childhood, community, and policy settings
Build experience in research, evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and systems change
Opportunity to work on equity-focused initiatives supporting vulnerable communities
Contribute to work that informs practice, services, and policy at a broader level
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.
Your resume
A cover letter addressing the selection criteria
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No recruitment agencies please.
Position Description
**Applications close**: 26 September 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time