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Senior Research Officer
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute —Parkville VIC
- $137,434 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
- Research
- Commuter assistance
9d
Senior Investigation Officer
Victorian Ombudsman —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $128,631 a year
- Full-time
- Research
9d
Senior Research and Policy Officer
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
11d
Senior Policy Officer
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
4d
Senior Research and Policy Officer
Victorian Law Reform Commission —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
11d
Research Officer/Senior Research Officer
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research —Parkville VIC
- $104,071 - $139,636 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
Senior Project Officer (Senior Facilitator)
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute —Parkville VIC
- $110,279 - $117,029 a year
- Part-time
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
9d
Senior Policy Officer
Department of Treasury and Finance —Melbourne VIC
- $128,635 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
11d
Senior Policy Officer
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Recruiting
8d
Senior Project Officer
Homes Victoria —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
2d
Senior Officer Scientific and Animal Licensing
Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Research
5d
Senior Industrial Officer
National Tertiary Education Union —Melbourne VIC
- $145,281 - $158,684 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Senior Technical Officer - Translational Genomics
Monash University —Clayton VIC
- $100,155 - $108,106 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction
5d
Senior Advisor Operational Projects Readiness
Victoria State Emergency Service —Melbourne VIC
- $128,635 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
11d
Senior Advisor Operational Projects Readiness
State Emergency Service Victoria —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $128,635 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
11d
Senior Project Officer
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Recruiting
2d
Principal Policy Officer
Department of Premier and Cabinet —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
8d
Senior Project Officer, Strategic Asset Management
Department of Health —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
10d
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Department of Health —Melbourne VIC
- $298,489 - $430,740 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Recruiting
- AI
2d
Senior Policy Officer
The Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) —Preston VIC
- $110,110.00 - $114,980.32 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
5d

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Senior Research Officer

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute -
Parkville VIC

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Job Details

Part-time
$137,434 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Writing skills
Research
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Role Type: 6-month parental leave cover contract

Hours: Part time – 22.8 hours per week
Salary: $ 137,434 p.a plus super (pro rata)

The opportunity:
Join MCRI’s Orthopaedics and Gait Lab as a Senior Research Officer in this exciting parental leave cover opportunity supporting the CORe research program. Working closely with clinicians and research leaders, you will lead major grant and funding applications, drive high-quality clinical research, and contribute to projects that improve outcomes for children and young people. This role offers the chance to work in a highly collaborative environment while mentoring emerging researchers and shaping future research impact. This role is a 6-month parental leave cover contract offered on a part time basis at 22.8 hours per week.

What you’ll do

Lead and coordinate major grant and funding applications, including CRE and CTCS submissions
Conduct and deliver high-quality clinical research aligned with strategic priorities
Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with clinicians and stakeholders
Mentor and support junior researchers while fostering a positive research culture
Drive research outputs including publications, ethics submissions, and knowledge translation initiatives

What you’ll bring

PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification with relevant postdoctoral research experience
Proven track record in grant success, research leadership, and high-quality publications
Experience conducting and delivering clinical research projects
Strong scientific writing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
Demonstrated ability to mentor researchers and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Please view the position description here.

Any questions? Reach out to Bec Moorhead [email protected].

What you’ll enjoy

Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more
Shape future research priorities and funding pipelines within paediatric orthopaedics
Mentor and support emerging researchers within a collaborative research environment
Gain exposure to large-scale multidisciplinary clinical research programs and strategic partnerships
Collaborate closely with clinicians and research leaders across the CORe program
Play a key role in advancing work at Australia’s largest child health research institute
Take advantage of generous personal leave and the option to purchase additional leave to suit your lifestyle
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.

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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 [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: Friday12 June AUS Eastern Daylight time

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