• Role Type: Part time 12-month contract (30.4 hours per week)
• Salary: $121,045 - $146,922 per annum (pro rata) + superannuation

The opportunity:

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and reducing inequities in childhood health and development? Do you have a strong background in project management, evaluation, and systems change? The Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) invites applications for the position of Systems Impact Manager/Senior Project Coordinator within our Systems Impact team.

In this part time role you will lead the development and implementation of service development and evaluation projects that align with our mission. This position involves senior oversight of multiple projects, engagement with diverse stakeholders, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. You will work alongside senior management and contribute to strategic planning, ensuring the success of key initiatives and projects.

About your new team

At CCCH, our mission is to achieve equitable real-life improvements in children’s health, development and wellbeing within a generation. Our Systems Impact focus is centred on All Children Thriving in the Early Years, working collaboratively with systems, services, families, and communities to redesign services, partner effectively, and take evidence-informed actions.

Your responsibilities include:

• Project Leadership: Manage multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet deadlines, stay within budget, and achieve desired outcomes. Lead stakeholder management and contribute to strategic discussions at CCCH.
• Grants & Funding: Attract funding for Systems Impact projects, write funding submissions, and develop opportunities to promote CCCH’s work and services.
• Publications & Reporting: Oversee the production of technical and project reports, ensuring quality and timely submissions to government and funding bodies.
• Training & Community Engagement: Facilitate community workshops and lead training sessions related to our work.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and manage staff, contribute to team and organisational development, and work collaboratively to lead the Systems Impact team.

What we need from you:

• Honours/Masters/PhD qualification in a relevant field (e.g., public health, evaluation, early childhood education).
• Extensive experience in research and/or evaluation, particularly in developing and implementing frameworks and evaluation methods.
• Proven experience in systems change, quality improvement, and early years policy.
• Strong project management experience, including budgeting and stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Track record of success in securing external competitive funding is desirable

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

Any specific questions related to this position should be directed to Trina Hinkley at [email protected] using the subject line: Systems Impact Manager / Senior Project Coordinator 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.
• Meaningful Contribution: You'll be part of a mission-driven organization focused on reducing inequities in childhood health and development.
• Team Leadership: In this role, you’ll oversee a multidisciplinary team, mentor staff, and contribute to leadership activities. This is an excellent opportunity to hone your leadership and team management skills.
• Supportive Work Environment: CCCH fosters a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture where employees are valued for their contributions. This role provides the chance to work in a dynamic, mission-driven team that is committed to your growth and success.
• Be Part of a Renowned Organisation: CCCH is a leader in community health, giving you the opportunity to contribute to an organization recognised for its innovative approaches to improving early childhood health.
• Employee Wellbeing: Benefit from our health and wellbeing program, including free access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Parental Leave: Access a comprehensive paid parental leave program for both birth and non-birthing parents, with support throughout the parenting lifecycle

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. .

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of childhood health and development. Join us in making a lasting impact on children’s lives.

Do you feel excited about this opportunity but wondering whether you can ‘tick all the boxes’? We warmly encourage you to apply as we welcome diverse skillsets in our team. Please apply by submitting:

• Your resume (up to 3 pages)
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (up to 5 pages)

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: Systems Impact Manager / 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.

No recruitment agencies please.

A position description is attached.