Project Coordinator

Overview
Project Coordinator (Hearing Research Centre) – Macquarie University
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Base pay range
A$101,000.00/yr - A$117,000.00/yr
Salary package:
$101,438 to $117,108 (Level A.4 – A.8) plus 17% employer\'s superannuation and annual leave loading.
Full-time, fixed-term role for 12 months
Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde
The Role
We are seeking a Project Coordinator to join the Public Health and Policy Pillar of the Macquarie University Hearing Research Centre.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide a consistent level of contribution to the research activities of the Public Health and Policy Pillar, primarily managing a 3-year ARC Linkage Grant to develop a novel digital literacy program for seniors with sensory loss.
Develop and refine research skills and independent research activities under supervision of more senior academic staff.
Undertake administration related to University activities, including preparing ethics applications.
Development and conduct of surveys and other quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis processes as relevant to the role.
Extensive stakeholder engagement (government and non-government organisations and consumer groups).
Oversee training of staff and volunteers as relevant to the role.
Preparation of results, visualisation and reporting of research to various audiences and dissemination via peer-reviewed journal articles.
Development and participation in annual dissemination events.
Assist with the supervision of MRes/PhD student(s).
About You
As a project coordinator, you will be a core member of the Public Health and Policy Pillar team. You will bring your excellent project management, research, communication, and interpersonal skills to work closely with stakeholders, including community groups, clinicians, consumers and industry, to ensure key project aims are met. You will model behaviours that align with the Macquarie University vision and values and foster these in your team, with research students and the broader community to create an inclusive and high-performance culture.
You are an empathetic and collaborative professional with experience working across a broad range of stakeholders. With strong oral communication skills, you can clearly articulate requirements and build effective relationships with partner organisations.
About Us
The Macquarie University Hearing Research Centre, located within the Australian Hearing Hub, is a global hub of hearing and hearing-related research, education, and engagement. Through the Macquarie University Hearing Strategy 2030, we are seeking to transform hearing health by adopting a university-wide approach and partnering to create opportunities for all community members to contribute towards advancing the hearing agenda and reducing the global burden of hearing loss.
The Public Health and Policy Pillar has the broad primary goal of reducing the social, human and economic impact of hearing loss and vision loss. The research includes analyses of data from population health datasets, epidemiological studies, and intervention studies.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, applicants are asked to provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria below and attach their curriculum vitae (including contact information for two referees) as part of the application process.
Core criteria:
PhD in health services research, epidemiology, public health or a related area
Demonstrated expertise in the management of research projects and/or clinical trials, including ethics and governance applications, participant recruitment, survey development, logistics and management of datasets and reporting
A record of contributing to building and maintaining effective and productive links locally and nationally with the discipline, profession, industry and wider community
Ability to critically consider inequity in the context of health and social care
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to build and maintain effective collaborations within a multidisciplinary team with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Experience working in a clinical setting as an audiologist, optometrist or a related allied healthcare practitioner
Expertise in the statistical analysis of longitudinal data or similar complex datasets, and exposure to translating evidence into practice
Specific Role Enquiries:
Professor Bamini Gopinath, Macquarie University Hearing Research Centre at .
Applications Close:
Wednesday 24th of September at 11:59pm (AEST)
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the closing date. We also reserve the right to close the advertisement early if a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.
Why work at Macquarie
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, with a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings for employability. Our location is convenient, and we offer a range of benefits:
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Flexible working options
Training and professional development
Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
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Belonging
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, with leadership that supports and respects our community. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
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