Who Are We?

At MCRI we share a powerful vision; to re-imagine the future of child health. We are the home to many life-changing scientific discoveries. We believe that no question is too impossible to try and answer. 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.

MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. We are committed to creating a positive working environment which values all backgrounds and experiences. We strive to foster an inclusive culture that is underpinned by equal opportunity for all and a culture based on respect, consideration and dignity. Don’t take our word for it, check what our employees are saying!

The Opportunity

We are looking for a research administrator to join our Intergenerational Health team.

The Intergenerational Health Group’s vision is health, wellbeing and equity for mothers, fathers, children and families.

Our program of research focuses on:

• Improving the health and wellbeing of socially disadvantaged and ‘harder to reach’ populations, including Aboriginal families, families of refugee background and women and children experiencing family violence
• Working in partnership with communities, health services and policy makers to reduce inequalities in health outcomes and break intergenerational cycles of social adversity and trauma
• Conducting rigorous, high quality epidemiological research to improve understanding of the complex interplay of social, cultural, biological and environmental factors in persisting health inequalities
• Co-designing, implementing and evaluating innovative, collaborative health services and health systems interventions to improve outcomes for socially disadvantaged populations.

As our Research Administrator you will provide administrative and operational support to our group, and assist us to expand the reach and impact of our research activities.

You will work with diverse stakeholders including staff and students in the group, other MCRI staff and external stakeholders, including collaborating researchers and partner organisations. It is essential you have excellent communication and engagement skills.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with the Group Leader to support strategic functions, collaborative research activity, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with the Group Leader and Intergenerational Health group members to support research functions for the group, including:
• co-ordination of group meetings
• assistance with grant submissions and ethics applications
• assistance with financial management of research projects, including purchasing, payment of invoices, and reconciliation of accounts with the institute’s financial reporting system
• co-ordination of workshops, seminars, and other group and project events
• assistance with paper submissions, and the Intergenerational Health group’s research output collection and systems for compliance with conditions of ethics approval
• co-ordinating domestic and international travel arrangements.
• Build strong relationships with researchers within the Intergenerational Health group and a sound understanding of their research focus and activity in order to support efficient administrative systems and knowledge translation activities.
• Manage short term projects, including assisting with preparation and submission of grant applications.
• Contribute to research culture and life of the Intergenerational Health group and Population Health Theme through attendance at meetings, MCRI seminars and events.
• Generate creative solutions to new and existing problems by demonstrating initiative relative to the position.

You Demonstrate:

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including an ability to work with a wide range of individuals from different backgrounds and cultures
• Experience working in public health and/or health services research
• Demonstrated personal qualities of teamwork, and commitment to collaborative work practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Sound problem-solving skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience providing administrative and operational support for projects and project teams
• Experience processing accounts and maintaining accurate financial records
• Exceptional planning and time management skills including the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and meet both varied and fixed deadlines
• High level skills using Microsoft Office, including MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Proficiency in EndNote reference library software.
• Working with Children & National Police Clearance

Desirable

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of social determinants of health and factors promoting cycles of intergenerational trauma, family violence and social inequity
• Experience working with Aboriginal health and/or refugee and migrant health
• Knowledge in REDCap web-based electronic data capture system

On Offer:

• 12 month contract
• Part time 30.4 (0.8 FTE)
• Salary Range $ 75,419 - 86,630 pro rata + super + salary packaging
• On-site facilities include: childcare, Employee Assistance Program, mindfulness, gym, and bike storage… to highlight a few

Apply Now

For a full list of responsibilities and the key selection criteria download the attached position description.

Only applicants who address the key selection criteria will be considered. In one document please place your cover letter, key selection criteria, and resume. Applications will only be considered when submitted via the MCRI website.

For specific questions not answered in the PD please contact Sandra Papadopoullos at [email protected], using the subject line: Research Administrator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Existing MCRI and VCGS staff (excluding Unpaid non-managers and non Graduate Research Students) are required to apply through the MCRI internal site only. Navigate to Nucleus--> Talent Management--> Careers to submit the application.

Position Reference: 22936

MCRI is a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability. Should you require any specific support or adjustments please talk to us and we will be happy to accommodate.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position.