As a Senior Project Officer at CPG, you will be essential in driving the successful execution of projects across various programs, contributing directly to the achievement of CPG's strategic goals.

You’ll enjoy a diverse and exciting portfolio, offering a mix of responsibilities from providing technical project management support to our data and community engagement teams, to collaborating with leading institutions such as Garvan, MCRI, and other external partners and industry stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional growth, with consistent mentoring from senior leadership and clear pathways for career development within CPG. You will report to the PM Team Lead and be at the heart of CPG’s project management operations.

The role requires regular travel to Garvan or MCRI for meetings and team events, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a hybrid work environment that balances remote work with in-person interactions. Ideal candidates will be based in Sydney or Melbourne and be passionate about managing diverse projects in a collaborative, growth-oriented setting.

Your responsibilities include:

• Consistent demonstration of key competencies such as conscientiousness, resilience, attention to detail and adaptability.
• Adhering to project management principles and facilitate cross-team collaboration.
• Managing multiple, evolving priorities to ensure tasks are completed autonomously, efficiently and effectively.
• Proactively managing internal and external stakeholder communications, to achieve project outcomes with limited support.
• Coordinating and preparing materials for internal and external project-related discussions.
• Communicating potential project related risks to team leads, such as process inefficiencies or funding issues.
• Contributing to knowledge sharing within the PM team and cross-functionally.

What we need from you:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in fields related to health and/or science, project or program management.
• Demonstrated experience in independently managing successful delivery of large projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead the generation of reports and grant applications, drive meetings and give presentations.
• Ability to clearly communicate with senior stakeholders regarding project timelines and status, risks to project delivery, data governance requirements, legal agreement obligations and budget restraints.
• An interest in the advancements of genomics and precision medicine.
• Proven strength in organisational skills and ability to support multiple projects at once.
• A mindset geared towards attention to detail, maintenance of project momentum and continuous process improvement.

For full viewing of responsibilities and requirements please refer to the position description.

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Katie Arkell at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Project Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What’s in it for you?

• Maximise Your Pay: Benefit from salary packaging, including entertainment and novated leases
• Flexible Working Options: Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements
• Professional Growth: Learn from senior leaders and access ongoing career development opportunities.
• Dynamic Work Environment: A blend of remote-first/hybrid work with in-person collaboration at Garvan and MCRI for meetings and team events
• Diverse Projects: Work on a range of large-scale projects with global impact

Who we are

The Centre for Population Genomics (CPG) is a joint national initiative of the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, based in Sydney, and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI). The Institutes are national leaders in genomic research, with complementary strengths spanning large-scale genomics, data science, population health, and clinical impact.

The Centre for Population Genomics is a young not-for-profit research initiative working to build a more equitable future for genomic medicine. We are a remote-first, geographically distributed hub for innovation in genomics, data science, and clinical translation, with over 40 team members located across Australia and New Zealand.

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.
Join Us!

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] using the subject line: Senior Project Officer 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.

No recruitment agencies please.

Position Description

Applications close: 5pm AUS Eastern Daylight time on the closing date