Scientific jobs

Role Type: 12-month Contract (Full Time or Part Time)
Salary: $110,279 - $124,071 p.a plus super (pro rata if part time)

Join a high-profile, nationally funded health initiative and play a key role in coordinating projects, partnerships, and events that advance allergy research across Australia.

The opportunity:
Join a nationally funded initiative at the forefront of allergy prevention and research. As a Project Coordinator, you will manage budgets, contracts, reporting, and stakeholder communications, while coordinating events and supporting grant and philanthropic proposals. This is a hands-on role offering the chance to contribute to national programs and research that make a real difference to health outcomes across Australia.

What you’ll do

Lead budget tracking, monitoring, and comprehensive financial reporting for National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE) grant and projects
Ensure all reporting and compliance requirements are met within required timeframes including Child Safe Compliance
Support grant closeout processes for current funding
Establish and manage contracts with partners, including negotiation and closeout
Maintain and manage the NACE conflict of interest register

What you’ll bring

Tertiary qualification in business, project management, public health, or related field
Minimum 3 years' experience in project coordination, grant management, or similar role
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial reporting, and grant compliance
Proven ability to prepare comprehensive reports for government funders and stakeholders
Experience establishing and managing agreements with project partners
Experience coordinating events, meetings, or conferences

Please view the position description here.

Any questions? Reach out to Tenaya Jamieson on tenaya.jamieson@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 – required onsite 2-3 days a week
Work alongside a team that’s dedicated to making a real difference
Play a key role in advancing work at Australia’s largest child health research institute
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
Feel supported through our health and wellbeing program, which includes complimentary access to the Employee Assistance Program
Access a comprehensive paid parental leave program for both birth and non-birthing parents, with support throughout the parenting lifecycle

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: 22nd January 2026