Role Type: 12-month contractHours: Part time to full time hours available (30.4 – 38 hours per week)Salary: $59,244 - $74,251 p.a plus superannuationThe opportunity:Are you passionate about research and healthcare, and looking to play a key role in the fight against allergies? The Population Allergy Group at MCRI is seeking a highly organised and motivated Project Assistant to provide vital administrative support to the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE) Allergy Research Pillar and the Centre for Food Allergy Research (CFAR).This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research aimed at preventing, treating, and managing allergies, with a focus on food allergies, and work alongside a multi-disciplinary team led by Professor Kirsten Perrett, a renowned expert in allergy research.Your responsibilities include:Administrative Support: Assist with event planning, meeting coordination, and logistics for NACE and CFAR, including internal and external meetings, seminars, and workshops.Project Coordination: Support data monitoring activities, manage the CFAR inbox, and provide administrative assistance for CFAR PhD scholarships, travel grants, and project administration.Communication: Update participant-facing materials for allergy studies with oversight from the Communications Manager.Reporting and Documentation: Help prepare reports, manage governance and ethics submissions, and contribute to publications, grants, and tenders.What we need from you:A Bachelor's degree (e.g., Science, Business Administration or similar)At least 2 years of experience in project or research administrationStrong understanding of research administration and familiarity with NHMRC guidelines and GCPs (desirable)Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with REDCap or other research databasesWhat's in it for you?Impactful Research: Contribute to national studies that aim to improve the quality of life for allergy sufferers.Collaborative Environment: Work within a multidisciplinary team of experts who are leaders in allergy and food allergy research.Professional Growth: Opportunities for development and career progression within a world-leading research institute.Maximise Your Pay: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases.Flexible Working Options: Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements.Employee Wellbeing: Benefit from our health and wellbeing program, including free access to the Employee Assistance Program.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 take 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.If you're ready to make a difference in allergy research and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment, apply today to join our team!If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting your resume and 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 . 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: 9th January 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight time#J-18808-Ljbffr