Project Officer

Role Type: Full time 3-year contract (5 days per week)

Salary: $93,260 - $97,030 per annum plus superannuation

The opportunity:

Are you a talented content creator with a passion for child mental health and wellbeing? Do you want your work to make a real difference in the lives of Australian families?

Join the Murdoch Children's Research Institute's Child Mental Health Strategy as a Content Project Officer and help shape the future of mental health for children through the Raising Healthy Minds App – a national digital initiative by the Raising Children Network.

In this unique role, you'll collaborate with content experts, researchers, and parents to create engaging, evidence-based digital content that supports parents and carers in promoting emotional wellbeing and early intervention.

What You'll Do

Translate complex research into practical, parent-friendly information including write and develop written and audio/visual content for the Raising Healthy Minds App

Work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to deliver impactful messaging

Contribute to literature reviews, reporting, evaluation, and community engagement activities

Thrive in a flexible, fast-paced team environment where innovation and adaptability are valued

About You

Degree in psychology, public health, communications, or similar field

Proven experience creating content for digital platforms, especially for diverse audiences

Strong communication and time management skills

A creative thinker with attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Comfortable working with digital tools (CMS, Trello, Microsoft 365, etc.) and remotely when required

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Shae Wissell at

What's in it for you?

Maximise Your Pay: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases

Flexible Working Options: Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements.

Join a Reputable Organisation: Take advantage of a unique opportunity to be part of a respected research institute

Supportive Environment: Work in a dynamic and energetic setting with our expanding team.

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.

Join Us

This is your opportunity to be part of an innovative project focused on building resilience and improving early mental health outcomes for children and families across Australia.

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: 17 September 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time