AddressRole Type: 12 month part time contract (22.8 hours per week) Salary: $96,425 - $107,885 p.a plus super (pro rata)
The opportunity:
An incredible opportunity awaits you to lead the daily operations of the MCRI-led study, "Infant2Child: Optimising nutrition in early life to reduce childhood dental caries. As the Research Coordinator, you will work closely with the lead chief investigator, Dr. Mihiri Silva, and a team of dedicated researchers. Your responsibilities will span the entire spectrum of project management, from the day-to-day implementation of the protocol to managing ethics applications, participant recruitment, and retention strategies. Dive into the exciting world of investigator/site training, participant engagement, study visits, data collection, and follow-up.
About your new team
At the heart of cutting-edge research, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is embarking on a mission to revolutionise childhood dental care. Collaborating with esteemed institutions like Deakin University and the University of Melbourne, we are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join us as the Research Coordinator for this MRFF-funded cohort study.
What’s in it for you?
- Contribute to groundbreaking research in childhood dental care.
- Collaborate with leading experts and institutions in the field.
- Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Shape the trajectory of oral health research within the institute and beyond
- Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
- 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:
- Supervises junior staff and assists in supervising student projects
- Conducts ethical research at the highest level of integrity and in line with the Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research and MCRI policies
- Ensure integrity in data collection and ensure compliance with state and national data protection and privacy legislation.
- Contribute to the development of new study/research protocols and ensure the effective management of the study and care requirements of the participants are fully considered
What we need from you:
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
- Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, monitoring, and evaluation of research projects involving children and/or adolescents
- Experience in developing and facilitating partnerships to build relationships, to achieve joint outcomes
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability with experience in managing and influencing a diverse group of stakeholders
For more information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the to the position description. Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Mihiri Silva 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.
Join us!
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 are ready to be at the forefront of transformative research and make a lasting impact on children's lives, apply now. 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: 28th March 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight time
