• Work in Melbourne or Sydney
• Attractive salary $118,093 - $127,821 per annum + super
• 3-year full time contract

What’s in it for you?

• Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
• Enjoy flexible and remote working options
• Work in a supportive and energetic environment with our growing team
• Ongoing career development and training

The opportunity

We are seeking a Genomic Research Participant Manager to join our senior leadership within the OurDNA research study team. This critical role will spearhead the development and execution of a robust strategy for the enrolment and recruitment of research participants that will make up the OurDNA research cohort. Reporting to the OurDNA Study Lead, this research position will collaborate closely with senior team members overseeing community engagement and biosample management. The primary objective of this role is to orchestrate all facets related to recruiting the OurDNA research cohorts.

While the role does not encompass direct reports from the outset, as the team is established, this role will evolve to include the mentorship and development of team members, overseeing direct reports, and task delegation. Prospective candidates will ideally be located at the Garvan Institute in Sydney or the MCRI in Melbourne. While CPG champions a remote-first/hybrid work model, we also value office interactions and quarterly face-to-face events. The perfect fit will be someone who flourishes in a virtual workspace and balances remote work with the office.

This position is based in the Centre for Population Genomics (CPG), a joint initiative of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research (Garvan) in Sydney and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) in Melbourne. At CPG, we are working to create a world in which genomic information enables disease prediction, accurate diagnosis and effective therapeutics for all people.

Your responsibilities 

• Design and implement a strategy aligned with the program's research objectives, emphasising community engagement and producing high-value outputs for long-term medical research applications
• Provide authoritative and strategic support to the OurDNA Study Lead, ensuring alignment with planning, decision-making, and program objectives
• Oversee and manage the execution of the OurDNA research strategy, ensuring consistent operations and seamless coordination among teams while keeping abreast of OurDNA research procedures and policies
• Establish, manage and oversee a population genomics research team, ensuring they are well-equipped, trained, and supported

About you

• Experienced in the planning and coordination of recruiting research participants, in non-clinical settings and at a population level scale.
• Strong strategic vision in research planning: capable of mapping out long-term goals, complemented by a proven track record in translating strategic ideas into actionable plans and effectively implementing them in complex settings
• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating research participants and a proven ability to develop effective strategies
• Practical experience and knowledge of how to conduct research, research consent and ethical conduct in human research

Who we are

At Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We are renowned for our cutting-edge focus on early interventions, improved diagnosis, prevention, and development of potential cures. Our success is founded on a philosophy of collaboration through a multi-disciplinary approach to solving the toughest questions in child health. Murdoch Children’s is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, equity and respect that celebrates and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our people. We strive to foster a positive working environment that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and consideration for the diverse voices of our people and the communities we serve.

Murdoch Children’s is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and is a committed subscriber to Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and its principles.

For more information, please refer to the position description here, and attached below.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Chris Richards at chris.richards@mcri.edu.au using the subject line: Genomic Research Participant Manager - Melbourne / Sydney enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To be considered, applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Please submit your application in one combined pdf document.

We welcome all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions and sexual orientations in our workplace and encourage talented people of any identity to apply to our vacancies. We will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace, please contact the People Leader listed above if this is needed.

All applicants, please be aware that in line with the Murdoch Children’s and VCGS COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all Murdoch Children’s and VCGS workers must be fully vaccinated (boosted), unless a valid medical exception applies.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.