Program Coordinator

Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI); City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work

Parental leave

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne is seeking a Program Coordinator to join the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE) and play a key role in project reporting and budget management, alongside program coordination and stakeholder engagement across a leading health research network.

This role will oversee project reporting and budgets, manage key agreements and partnerships, and coordinate strategic stakeholder activities, helping to drive supporting continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in business, project management, public health, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project coordination, grant management, or similar role.
• Proficiency in budget and financial reporting tools, including MAGIQ and Power BI.
• Experience analysing and interpreting data to identify trends, risks and opportunities and support informed decision-making.
• Proven ability to prepare comprehensive reports for government funders and stakeholders.
• Experience establishing and managing agreements with project partners, including invoices and amendments.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project Leads to support the NACE planning, reporting and impact framework
• Support project budget reporting through MAGIQ and PowerBI
• Lead internal and external stakeholder and donor reporting
• Manage NACE sub-awards and agreements, including reporting, invoices and amendments
• Coordinate and lead preparation for key stakeholder meetings, including the Strategic Council, Leadership Group, Stream meetings

Skills

Budget reporting

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in business, project management, public health, or related field

Tools

MAGIQ

Power BI

Job description

Role Type

12-month contract with opportunity to extend

Hours

Full time or part time 30.4 hours per week considered

Salary

$113,587 – $127,793 p.a plus super (pro rata if part time)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Program Coordinator to join the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE) and play a key role in project reporting and budget management, alongside program coordination and stakeholder engagement across a leading health research network. This role will oversee project reporting and budgets, manage key agreements and partnerships, and coordinate strategic stakeholder activities, helping to drive supporting continuous improvement and the successful delivery of impactful health research.

This is a 12-month contract, offered full time, or for the right candidate on a part time basis at 30.4 hours per week.

What You’ll Do

• Work with Project Leads to support the NACE planning, reporting and impact framework
• Support project budget reporting through MAGIQ and PowerBI
• Lead internal and external stakeholder and donor reporting
• Manage NACE sub-awards and agreements, including reporting, invoices and amendments
• Coordinate and lead preparation for key stakeholder meetings, including the Strategic Council, Leadership Group, Stream meetings

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualification in business, project management, public health, or related field
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project coordination, grant management, or similar role
• Proficiency in budget and financial reporting tools, including MAGIQ and Power BI
• Experience analysing and interpreting data to identify trends, risks and opportunities and support informed decision-making
• Proven ability to prepare comprehensive reports for government funders and stakeholders
• Experience establishing and managing agreements with project partners, including invoices and amendments

What You’ll Enjoy

• Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more
• Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements
• Contribute to impactful health research that makes a real difference
• Feel supported through our health and wellbeing program, which includes complimentary access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Access a comprehensive paid parental leave program for both birth and non-birthing parents, with support throughout the parenting lifecycle
• Become an active part of our community by joining internal committees and contributing to our inclusive, thriving culture

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.

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.

Applications close:

Friday 2 October 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight time