Risk Analyst

Role Type: part time (0.8 FTE/4 days per week)

Salary: $105,000 p.a plus super (pro rata)

The opportunity:

The Risk Analyst role works with the Head of Risk (who is also the CFO) to facilitate an effective risk management programme across the institute and VCGS. This includes working with researchers and non-researchers to support them in identifying, assessing, actioning and communicating about their risks. The Risk Analyst will liaise with various risk-based functions such as health and safety, cyber security, research integrity and others to help maintain a full understanding of material risks and opportunities and how they are being effectively managed across the MCRI Group. The role will also support the co-ordination of the annual internal audit program and preparation of audit and risk related reporting for the Institute's Audit, Finance & Risk Committee (AFRC).

About the Operations team

Our mission is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our researchers by focusing our efforts in three important areas: providing more time for research; improving research resources and services; and delivering an excellent research environment. More research time and better resources allows our researchers to be best placed to continue to make discoveries to improve the health and wellbeing of children.

Your responsibilities include:

Work with nominated risk owners across the MCRI Group to maintain the Enterprise Risk Register(s) (ERR)

Support risk related functional teams across the institute who typically lead risk assessments (i.e. EHS, Integrity, IT/Cyber)

Help prepare risk reports for the MCRI Audit, Finance & Risk Committee (AFRC)

Liaise with internal auditors in the development of risk-based audit plans

Track status/completion of audit actions arising from Internal Audit reviews (both independent external and internal reviews)

Liaise with the Global Health team to support achievement of DFAT accreditation and effective risk management across global health operations

What we need from you:

Proven stakeholder relationship management – ability to build relationships across a wide cross section of people based upon trust and a can-do attitude

Experience working in, or understanding of the Medical Research sector or the For Purpose/Not For Profit sector and Academia (desirable, not mandatory)

A basic understanding of modern-day risk management (support and training will be provided to those whose career has focused on research or health care skills)

Reliable team member with the skills to set, communicate and manage expectations

A relevant university degree is desired (not mandatory)

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Deb Sullivan at

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

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: 06 October 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time