Research Coordinator

Role Type: 13-month parental leave cover contract

Hours: 30.4 hours per week or full time
Salary: $104,346 p.a plus super (pro rata if part time)

The opportunity:

We are seeking a Research Coordinator to manage established research projects across drug, food, insect and respiratory allergy research programs and a national allergy biorepository. Working within a dynamic and highly collaborative research environment, you will coordinate project delivery, ethics and governance activities, stakeholder engagement and research operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest quality standards.

This is a 13-month parental leave cover contract, offered on a part time basis at 30.4 hours per week or full time.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate research projects across allergy research programs, ensuring delivery within scope, budget and timelines


• Prepare and coordinate ethics and governance submissions, including HREC and RGO applications


• Facilitate meetings, workshops and collaboration with clinical and research stakeholders


• Monitor project progress, budgets and milestones, providing updates to key stakeholders


• Develop high-quality study reports and project documentation, and support grant applications

What you’ll bring

• Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in relevant field (e.g. Nursing, Science, Public Health)


• A minimum of 3-5 years appropriate level of professional experience


• Experience in coordinating submissions to HRECs and RGOs across Australia


• Familiarity with research data collection, management, infrastructure and systems e.g. REDCap


• Knowledge of ICH Guidelines, GCP and NHMRC guidelines for the conduct of research

Please view the position description here.

Any questions? Reach out to Danielle West at [email protected].

What you’ll enjoy

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


• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid working options with a minimum of 50% onsite attendance


• Play a key role in advancing work at Australia’s largest child health research institute


• Enjoy discounted staff parking, public transport right at your doorstep, and great facilities for cyclists


• Feel supported through our health and wellbeing program, which includes complimentary access to the Employee Assistance Program


• Making a real impact by supporting research that improves allergy care for children and families across Australia

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 addressing the selection criteria

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: Sunday 9 August 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight time