Project Assistant

Role Type: 12-month full time contract
Salary: $71,715 – $76,108 p.a plus superannuation

The opportunity:

Join our team as a Project Assistant and play a key role in supporting the LifeCourse Cohort Explorer, helping make valuable cohort study information more accessible to researchers across Australia. Working closely with cohort custodians, you'll collate and standardise metadata, support stakeholder engagement, and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality research platform. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to contribute to meaningful health and medical research.

What you’ll do

• Support cohort teams by responding to queries and running orientation sessions


• Use established processes to ensure cohort information is accurately represented in the LifeCourse Cohort Explorer


• Collaborate with cohort teams and manage feedback effectively


• Contribute to the development and maintenance of consistent processes


• Provide administrative support, including coordinating stakeholder meetings and maintaining records

What you’ll bring

• Qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Public Health, Psychology)


• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with complex information


• Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills


• Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities


• Ability to apply established processes and maintain consistent standards

Please view the position description here.

Any questions? Reach out to Tehani Paiva at [email protected].

What you’ll enjoy

• Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more


• Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements


• 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


• Work closely with cohort custodians to bring valuable research data to life through the LifeCourse Cohort Explorer


• Become an active part of our community by joining internal committees and contributing to our inclusive, thriving culture

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 takes 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.   

Apply now!

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

• Your resume


• A cover letter


• Individual responses to each Key Selection Criterion

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 [email protected]. 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: Tuesday 14 July 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight time