We are seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to join the team. In this role you will help shape and implement a pivotal data linkage plan for one of Australia’s foremost research initiatives aimed at enhancing child and adult well-being, health, and life circumstances globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Data Linkage Team: Engage and coordinate interactions with data linkage agencies, data custodians, and data owners to manage ongoing data linkage activities.
• Assist Research Collaborators: Oversee the technical and research aspects of project governance related to data linkage activities.
• Implement Strategy: Execute GenV’s Data Linkage Strategy and work plan according to prioritised timelines and agreed-upon methodology.

We seek a proactive, results-driven professional with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

About your team:

Generation Victoria (GenV) is on a mission to turn the State of Victoria into a cutting-edge health and solutions platform. By breaking down barriers in research, GenV aims to answer critical questions and take concrete actions to improve the health, well-being, and socioeconomic conditions of children and their parents.

Learn more at genv.org.au.

Further responsibilities include:

• Facilitate and coordinate activities to link GenV to administrative, clinical, biosamples, geospatial and built environment datasets within the specified timeframe
• Monitor diverse requests for information, meetings, access, and timeframe for action
• Provide a high-quality first point of contact with GenV Data Governance and Analytics team, project managers, data custodians, and State/Commonwealth data linkage units to complete requirements, consultation processes, seek access approval
• Establish project management plans, protocols, and ongoing project monitoring. Assist with ethics applications and privacy impact assessments

What we need from you:

• High quality tertiary qualification (minimum: Honours/Masters) in a relevant discipline (e.g., health informatics, statistics, data science, epidemiology, public health)
• Strong quantitative skills with management, curation and analysis of health and epidemiologic data
• Understanding of data linkage and data management principles and their application in large-scale research
• Familiarity with the data linkage landscape at services, State and Federal levels

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.

What’s in it for you?

• Maximise your pay through salary packaging including entertainment and novated leases
• Enjoy the benefits of flexible and hybrid working options
• We value our employees, which is why we offer a health and wellbeing program including free access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Be part of a team who are passionate about making a difference

For a full list of accountabilities and selection criteria please click here to view the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Jatender Mohal at [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Project Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Apply now!

Be part of a team dedicated to transforming health and life outcomes for generations to come. Apply now to join GenV and contribute to this groundbreaking initiative.

Please apply with the below documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter addressing selection criteria
• Academic Transcripts
• 2 academic/work referees

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], using the subject line: Senior Project Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs. 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.

A position description is attached.