Project Assistant

Project Assistant - Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Role Overview 12‑month contract, part‑time (30.4 hours per week) with a pro rata salary of $79,681 – $84,564 per annum plus superannuation. Join a team making a real impact on the health and wellbeing of young people. The Centre for Adolescent Health (CAH) at MCRI is seeking a motivated, organised and communication‑savvy Project Assistant to help drive the success of our research, engagement and education activities. Key Responsibilities Coordinate, develop and promote CAH publications, events and research outputs across multiple channels. Produce the weekly staff e‑newsletter and support the creation of the quarterly external CAH e‑newsletter. Help promote CAH activities, achievements and education programs (including the University of Melbourne Adolescent Health and Wellbeing postgraduate program) via LinkedIn and the CAH website. Maintain an accurate digital record of CAH publications and outputs for websites, reports and internal use. Develop and maintain a best‑practice SOP for capturing Centre outputs in collaboration with MCRI’s Data Office. Manage the Centre’s internal grants database and digital project archives. Qualifications & Experience Relevant professional experience and/or a tertiary qualification in Health, Communications, Marketing, Science or a related field. Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality reporting and communication. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with online databases (e.g. EndNote, REDCap). Experience using social media for professional promotion, advocacy or engagement. Familiarity with digital design and marketing tools (e.g. Canva, Buffer, Mailchimp, Vision6). Understanding of social media best practice, particularly on LinkedIn and X. Experience in research or education settings (highly desirable). Benefits Access to a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more. Flexible work arrangements. Contribute to impactful research improving adolescent health. Work alongside a team dedicated to making a real difference. Opportunities to develop skills in communications, project coordination and stakeholder engagement. 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 take 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. Application Process Submit a single PDF file containing your résumé and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Any questions? Reach out to Laura Griffith at . We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier‑free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates. Recruitment Team can be contacted at Please include the position number and job title in the subject line and refrain from sharing your application to this email. 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. Applications close: Sunday, 11th January 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part‑time Job function Administrative Industries Research Services #J-18808-Ljbffr