THE ROLE

The Research Project Officer role offers a meaningful opportunity to drive impactful change in mitochondrial disease (mito) research. By contributing to vital projects, you will play a key role in helping Mito Foundation advance knowledge and treatment options for the mito community in Australia, ultimately improving lives and fostering hope for those affected by this condition. Candidates who possess a blend of research experience, project management skills, and a passion for nonprofit work will likely excel in this role.

This role has a dual focus on both grant management and general research support. This position involves working independently across multiple projects and tasks. Responsibilities include supporting the management of Mito Foundation funded grants across the grant lifecycle. The Research Project Officer will also develop and maintain internal databases for tracking research studies and produce high-quality reviews and reports to inform strategic decision-making. There is also the opportunity for this role to enhance research participation and impact by effectively communicating complex scientific information to diverse audiences.

This is a 12-month part-time (0.6 FTE) role which can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.

AS THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• Undergraduate or Master’s degree in a relevant research field (e.g. health sciences, public health, or a related discipline).
• Experience in not-for-profit, research support, grant management, project management or related roles.
• Proven ability to analyse research data and produce high-quality reports and literature reviews in a professional or industry setting.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and report quality.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel.

THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS:

• A good understanding of mitochondrial biology or disease, clinical trials, therapeutic developments, research translation and commercialisation, and the research funding landscape.
• Experience developing and maintaining databases.
• A personal connection to mitochondrial disease.

ABOUT MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE (MITO)

Mito is a potentially fatal genetic disorder that robs the body's cells of the energy they need to thrive. Only recently identified and originally thought to be a rare disorder (affecting 1 in 20,000 people) it is now known that 1 in 200 people carry genetic variants that put them at risk of developing mito or unknowingly passing the disease on to their children, and 1 in 4,300 people will develop this progressive and devastating disease.

ABOUT MITO FOUNDATION

Mito Foundation offers flexible working arrangements with attractive salary packaging options leveraging the foundation’s FBT exemption status to maximise your take-home pay.

Mito Foundation is a burgeoning charity dedicated to improving the health outcomes and quality of life for people impacted by mitochondrial disease (mito) and their families. Mito Foundation’s purpose is to end the suffering from mito and our vision is to be the catalyst for energy, hope and cures for every Australian impacted by mito.

Our team is driven to support the mito community whilst seeking a cure through strategies across empowerment, advocacy, education, fundraising and research. We strive to live by our values of excellence, commitment, compassion, collaboration and gratitude.

Mito Foundation supports individuals impacted by mito and their families via:

• Offering a range of Mito Foundation and community-led support services that aim to empower and support mito community members
• Funding research into mito by identifying and funding strategic research initiatives that improve diagnosis and treatment and translate into preventions, treatments and cures
• Transforming outcomes for mito patients and families by advocating and educating appropriate stakeholders to achieve equitable access to high-quality diagnosis, treatment and support
• Strengthening our organisation through excellent governance, financial security, capacity and capability underpinned by our fundraising strategies.

 If you have any questions before applying, please call Toni Catton on 02 8033 4113.

A position description is attached.