Systems Impact Project Officer

Job Description

Join to apply for the Systems Impact Project Officer role at Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) 5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Role Type: 12-month part time contract (22.8 hours per week) Salary: $84,063 - $90,986 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuationThe Opportunity The Centre for Community Child Health is seeking a dedicated and passionate Project Officer to join the Systems Impact (SI) team in a part-time (0.6 FTE) capacity. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to projects aimed at improving child outcomes through an ecological approach. The role will involve working on a variety of evaluation and evidence-informed action projects that focus on child and family services, community conditions, and policy change.The Project Officer will support the design, implementation, and improvement of child and family services or initiatives. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, using participatory, capacity-building methodologies to enhance skills and knowledge. Your work will include a range of project methodologies such as participatory evaluation, systems thinking, human-centered design, and participatory action research.Your Responsibilities Include: Project Support: Contribute to project delivery by assisting with data collection (focus groups, interviews, surveys), analysis, and reporting. Tool Development: Develop reflection tools, data collection tools, analytical frameworks, and reporting templates. Workshop Facilitation: Assist in designing, organizing, and co-facilitating workshops/meetings, including reflection and learning sessions and evaluation workshops. Project Management: Monitor project progress, manage project plans, and assist in the development and modification of ethics protocols. Stakeholder Engagement: Support client relationship management and manage stakeholder expectations for project delivery. Reporting and Presenting: Write substantial reports, succinct summaries, and present at internal and external forums. What We Need From You: Tertiary qualification in relevant fields (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Social Policy, Education). Experience in evaluation, research, or evidence-informed methodologies, including mixed methods data collection and analysis. Proven experience in project management. Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information. Experience with early childhood professionals or the child and family service system is desired. Experience in designing and facilitating workshops, training, or coaching is desired. What’s in it for you? Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases. Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements. Collaborate with a team passionate about making a positive impact. Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development. Contribute to meaningful research and advocacy efforts that shape the future of children and families. 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. 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 prioritized in our decision-making at all levels of the Institute. If you're passionate about making a difference in child and family health and development, and you're ready to contribute to a collaborative and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply! If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting: Your resume A cover letter addressing the selection criteria – please list each of the selection criteria and respond to them individually. 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 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: 14 March 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight time #J-18808-Ljbffr