Senior Project Coordinator (Melbourne)

Role Type: Ongoing part time contract (22.8 hours per week) Salary: $124,071 – $129,079 per annum plus superannuation (pro rata). Opportunity We're seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to lead the delivery of a multi-stream initiative, ensuring alignment across workstreams, managing risks and dependencies, and tracking progress. You will also lead a key stream focused on strengthening core capabilities, working closely with internal experts to enhance how evidence is translated into impact. What You'll Do
- Coordinates end-to-end delivery of the Impact Accelerator across all four activities, including integration, alignment and management of interdependencies.
- Monitors project-level progress, risks, dependencies, and budgets across activities.
- Prepares annual progress and impact reports to the Ian Potter Foundation.
- Coordinates dissemination of learnings, evidence and innovation across CCCH, the Melbourne Children's Campus, and national and international partners. What You'll Bring
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as public health, business administration or project management.
- Extensive experience managing complex, multi-stream projects, including planning and delivering work within budget and agreed time frames.
- Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while maintaining attention to detail, effectively balancing big-picture priorities and day-to-day delivery.
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate teams to deliver project outcomes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including experience navigating and negotiating with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. What You'll Enjoy
- Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more.
- Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid model with 1–2 days onsite per week.
- Play a key role in advancing work at Australia's largest child health research institute.
- Feel supported through our health and wellbeing program, which includes complimentary access to the Employee Assistance Program.
- Become an active part of our community by joining internal committees and contributing to our inclusive, thriving culture.
- Lead a high-impact, multi-stream program with real-world outcomes. 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 team-oriented, 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 chance 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. EEO Statement 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. Application Applications close: Friday 15 May (AUS Eastern Daylight Time). #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ruqxx