Job description

Role Type: 12-month Part Time Contract (15.2 hours per week) Salary: $86,165 - $98,972 p.a. plus super (pro rata)

• Lead global projects improving newborn oxygen care outcomes
• Coordinate international stakeholders, communications and events
• Join a purpose-driven research team making worldwide impact

Help improve newborn care on a global scale!

The opportunity:

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) is seeking a passionate and organised Project Officer to support an internationally significant newborn oxygen research portfolio within the International Child Health Research Group.

Reporting to the Team Leader / Senior Research Officer, you will provide dedicated project management and strategic coordination support for multinational newborn oxygen research initiatives, including the launch of the Universal Safe Oxygen for Newborns (UNISON) initiative.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate project activities across international research and translation initiatives
• Support the strategic launch and external engagement activities for the UNISON initiative
• Manage stakeholder communications, meetings, webinars and workshops
• Coordinate website and digital platform activities for global outreach
• Prepare reports, summaries and external-facing communications materials
• Support governance activities and collaborate with multidisciplinary partners
• Assist with project planning, reporting, grants and operational delivery

What you’ll bring

• Honours or Masters qualification in Public Health, Clinical Research, Implementation Science or similar
• Experience supporting or coordinating complex projects or research programs
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing communications activities, digital platforms or external engagement initiatives
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams

Please view the position description here.

Any questions? Reach out to Shiraz Badurdeen on shiraz.badurdeen@mcri.edu.au.

What you’ll enjoy

• Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more
• Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements
• Work alongside a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference
• Take advantage of generous personal leave and the option to purchase additional leave to suit your lifestyle
• Perk up with discounted coffee from Synapse, our vibrant onsite café
• Enjoy discounted staff parking, public transport right at your doorstep, and great facilities for cyclists

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!

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 recruitment@mcri.edu.au. 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: 18 June 2026