Project Officer

Role Type: Part Time 12-month contract (3 days per week/22.8 hours)

Salary: $95,133 - $99,946 p.a (pro rata) plus super

Location: Melbourne/Sydney/Hybrid

The opportunity:

Join OurDNA's vibrant Community Engagement team as a Project Officer (Community Relations) and play a vital role in strengthening partnerships with Australia's diverse communities. This part-time role focuses on respectful communication, collaboration, and co-design to ensure meaningful and lasting engagement around genomics and health.

Working primarily from home with regular visits to either our Sydney Garvan office or Melbourne MCRI office, plus quarterly team meetups, you'll help foster two-way dialogue, produce accessible resources, and support community partners in sharing key messages about genomics and health. If you thrive in a hybrid work environment and enjoy connecting with multicultural communities, this role offers a unique chance to contribute to a nationally significant program. The role can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

Your responsibilities include:

Build and maintain a streamlined communication framework to nurture ongoing community relationships

Support priority partnerships through targeted updates and partner forums

Facilitate meaningful two-way conversations between communities and CPG

Develop accessible educational materials, including presentations and translated resources

Empower community partners to share key messages within their networks

Collaborate with internal teams to align messaging and enhance community experiences

Maintain accurate records of engagement activities and communications

What we need from you:

Relevant tertiary qualification or 3+ years' experience in communications, community development, public health, social sciences, or genomics

Proven experience managing stakeholder engagement, especially with multicultural or under-represented groups

Strong communication skills, including creating accessible resources and managing grassroots media

Confident facilitator and presenter, able to engage diverse audiences

Commitment to cross-cultural communication and inclusive practices

Familiarity with co-design and community engagement methodologies

Fluency in an under-represented community language is desirable

Experience living or working across multiple communities is regarded

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Henry Tamasese at

What's in it for you?

Flexible hybrid work model combining remote and onsite collaboration

Opportunity to work with diverse and under-represented communities

Meaningful impact in cutting-edge genomics research and public health

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Professional development and networking opportunities across Melbourne and Sydney

Access to world-class research facilities at MCRI and the Garvan Institute

Contribution to culturally responsive and community-led health initiatives

Who we are

The Centre for Population Genomics is a leading non-profit research organisation at the cutting edge of genomic medicine, combining biomedicine and data science. A joint initiative between the Garvan Institute (Sydney) and Murdoch Children's Research Institute (Melbourne), it builds large-scale genomic and clinical data resources to drive real-world scientific and clinical outcomes. The Centre employs a diverse team—including software engineers, data scientists, and community engagement specialists—and operates a remote-first, flexible work model with staff across Australia and New Zealand. It offers clear career paths beyond academia and focuses on projects that prioritise meaningful community impact, especially through co-design with under-represented populations.

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.

Join Us Become a key player in bridging genomics and community voices. Submit your application today and help shape a more inclusive future for Australia's health research.

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

Your resume

A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.

Position Description

Applications close: 3 October 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time