Project Assistant

Role Type: 12-month contract Hours: 30.4 hours per week Salary: $79,681 – $84,564 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation Join a team making a real impact on the health and wellbeing of young people. The opportunity 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. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with the CAH Department Coordinator and a passionate research team to support the smooth operation of the Centre. You’ll play a key part in promoting our research outputs, coordinating events and publications, and ensuring our work reaches the audiences who need it most. You will also provide project and administrative support to the CAH Director and Senior Project Officers. This role is ideal for someone with strong communication skills, an eye for detail, and a genuine interest in research, health or education. What you’ll do 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 programmes (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. What you’ll bring 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). What you’ll enjoy Access to a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more. Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements. Contribute to impactful research improving adolescent health. Work alongside a team that’s 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 prioritized in our decision‑making at all levels of the Institute. Application process Apply now 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. Applications close: Sunday, 11th January AUS Eastern Daylight time #J-18808-Ljbffr