Role Type: 12-month contract
Hours: part-time 30.4 hours per week or job share available
Salary: $86,165 – $98,972 p.a plus super (pro rata)
The opportunity:
Join Generation Victoria (GenV), one of the world's largest intergenerational cohort studies, and help shape research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of children, families and communities. We are seeking a Project Officer to lead meaningful consumer and stakeholder engagement, working with participants, researchers and community partners to ensure diverse voices inform impactful research and drive positive change.
This opportunity is offered as a part-time position (30.4 hours per week). We also welcome applications from two candidates seeking part-time appointments.
What you’ll do
Coordinate consumer, community and research stakeholder groups
Lead GenV's consumer and community involvement strategy
Plan and deliver workshops, meetings and engagement activities
Prepare accessible materials to support consumer involvement
Build relationships with researchers, partners and community stakeholders
What you’ll bring
Experience in consumer and community involvement in research, health or social policy
Strong understanding of meaningful and inclusive consumer and community involvement
Experience planning and facilitating workshops, advisory groups or consultations
Demonstrated project coordination, planning and evaluation skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders
Please view the position description here.
Any questions? Reach out to Libby Hughes at
[email protected].
What you’ll enjoy
Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support a balance between working onsite and remotely from home
Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more
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
Become an active part of our community by joining internal committees and contributing to our inclusive, thriving culture
The opportunity to contribute to a world‑leading, impactful research initiative
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
Please indicate in your application your preferred appointment and accountabilities (i.e. Consumer Involvement or Research Partnerships)
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
[email protected]. 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: Friday 24 July 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight time
