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
• Contribute to ethics applications and approvals (e.g. RISEC)

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

For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Loretta Pilla at

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
• Apply and develop innovative approaches such as systems thinking and human-centred design
• 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.

Apply now
to make a meaningful impact in the lives of 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:
26 September 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time