Project Manager

Job description:

• Work in Parkville within the Royal Children's Hospital
• Attractive salary $90,549 - $104,965 per annum + super
• Full Time - 12 Months contract

Join Our Team as a Project Manager in the Asia-Pacific Health Group!

• Unique opportunity with International exposure
• Use your PM skills to create an impact
• Be part of a team who are passionate about making a difference

The opportunity:

We are seeking a motivated Project Manager experienced in grants management to join our dynamic team! Manage prestigious projects including National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Centre of Research Excellence for Pneumococcal Disease Control in the Asia-Pacific, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and WHO funded projects. You will act as a key liaison for research support departments, responsible for administrative and financial management, ensuring successful project execution and compliance.

What's in it for you?

• Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
• Enjoy flexible working options
• Work in a supportive and energetic environment with our growing team
• Access to generous purchased leave to support your work life balance
• Wonderful onsite facilities available including showers, changing rooms, free towels and bicycle sheds
• Subsidised coffee in our lively café Synapse
• On campus, we have a myriad of retail stores, cafes, restaurants along with a boutique hotel
• We value our employees, which is why we offer a health and wellbeing program including free access to an Employee Assistance Program

Your responsibilities include:

• Overseeing international research programs in Fiji and Lao PDR
• Preparing and tracking project deliverables and milestones
• Monitoring action steps and ensure timely decision-making
• Compiling and completing project and financial reporting required by funders, as required
• Managing the communication related to all aspects of the projects and serve as key link for internal and external communication

What we need from you:

• University degree in health sciences, management, epidemiology, social work, communications or similar
• At least 2 years of prior experience in project, research program management, including submitting/managing grants, budgets, legal agreements, ethics approvals and data filing
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in international environments
• (Desirable) Knowledge of public health research

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Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Prof Fiona Russell at *************@mcri.edu.au

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 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.

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a copy of your resume

Please note you are not required to respond to the selection in the position description.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment team at ***********@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.

Applications close:18 March 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight time