The Head of Marketing and Communications will play a pivotal role in developing and executing a comprehensive strategy that aligns with the institute’

Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now an internationally highly respected independent medical research organisation. We focus on major problems impacting children’s health in areas including cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.

Work with a team of dedicated professionals

The Head of Marketing and Communications will play a pivotal role in developing and executing a comprehensive strategy that aligns with the institute’s mission, strengthens our brand, and amplifies awareness of CMRI’s research and impact. This leadership position will drive both internal and external communication efforts, fostering stakeholder engagement, elevating the institute’s reputation, and broadening the visibility of our research programs.

As a key leader within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide strategic oversight across marketing, communications, digital platforms, public relations, and media ensuring all activities are in alignment with the Institute’s mission and objectives unified to the CMRI brand.

What you'll do:

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of the Institute’s marketing and communications strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, values, and mission.

• Work closely with key stakeholders across the Institute, including scientific teams, to turn complex medical research into engaging, accessible content for diverse audiences.

• Manage and mentor a team of marketing, communication, and digital professionals, fostering their professional growth and success.

• Collaborate closely with the Fundraising Director to ensure alignment between the fundraising strategy and the brand and communication strategies, ensuring they complement each other and effectively resonate with CMRI’s audiences.

Brand and Reputation Management

• Spearhead the development and upkeep of a strong, consistent brand identity across all communications channels.

• Oversee messaging for public relations, media campaigns, impact reports, website content, social media, and promotional materials.

• Manage the Institute’s public image, ensuring positive representation across all media.

• Build and nurture relationships with media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers to secure media coverage and position the Institute as a leader in medical research.

• Collaborate with the Head of People to develop CMRI’s Employer Brand.

Digital and Social Media Strategy

• Oversee digital marketing efforts, including website management, email marketing, and social media campaigns.

• Lead the Institute’s social media strategy, driving engagement, advocacy, and awareness across platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

• Implement SEO, content marketing, and paid media strategies to increase visibility for the Institute’s initiatives and research.

• Lead the design, development, implementation and maintenance of CMRI’s new intrant site.

Major Campaigns, Event Planning and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and execute innovative marketing strategies that drive brand awareness and engagement for CMRI’s signature campaign Jeans for Genes. Focusing on strengthening the brand presence, creating compelling messaging, and leveraging digital and traditional marketing channels to maximise campaign success and reach target audiences effectively.

• Lead the planning and execution of key events such as All Staff Meeting, and external media engagements.

• Manage communication strategies for high-profile engagements and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners in the sectors.

A rewarding role in every way

• Full time role – 35 hours per week or we are open to a Part-time 9-day fortnight.
• Excellent not for profit tax benefits
• A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued.
• Hybrid role.
• Peace of Mind with Life Insurance & Income Protection after 12months of service

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in senior-level marketing and communication roles.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or equivalent experience. A background in science or a relevant science degree is highly desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a collaborative and results-driven leadership style.

• Highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage complex, multi-faceted operations.

• Passion for medical research and a commitment to improving health outcomes in children.

• Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards in all aspects of the role.

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Children’s Medical Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

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Location :	CMRI - Westmead
Work Type :	FullTime
Post Date :	2025-02-21
Close Date :	2025-03-21
Reference :	55

We are looking for a highly skilled and passionate Learning and Development (L&D) Specialist to join the People Team at CMRI

This role will focus on identifying and implementing effective learning and development initiatives to drive capability growth for both individuals and teams across the institute. The L&D Specialist will work closely with leaders, teams, and other stakeholders to enhance professional development, manage compliance learning and support leadership and career development aligned with CMRI’s strategic goals.

Work with a team of dedicated professionals

We are looking for a L&D Specialist to join our team to focus on the following areas:

• E-Learning Management: Oversee and deliver CMRI’s e-learning programs, with a focus on implementing the new LMS, Go1. Ensure the content is relevant, effective, and aligned with best practice learning principles, while being easily accessible and customised to meet stakeholder needs.
• Compliance Learning: Manage the selection, design and delivery of e-learning modules focused on compliance and safety, ensuring they are up to date, aligned with legal requirements, and easily accessible for stakeholder needs.
• New Hire Induction: Design and implement a comprehensive onboarding program, overseeing its ongoing management to ensure employees receive relevant and timely learning opportunities and positive experiences during their first six months of employment.
• Sourcing Learning Opportunities: Identify and source development opportunities leveraging Go1 to enhance individual and team capabilities.
• Leadership Development: Identify, develop and promote leadership development opportunities, managing CMRI’s leadership development programs to support employee growth and retention.
• Performance Management Support: Assist in supporting the performance management program and system, ensuring that development plans are aligned with individual performance goals and CMRI objectives.
• Team Development: Work closely with managers to assess and identify professional development needs for their teams, ensuring that the appropriate learning interventions are designed and implemented.
• Facilitation & Training Delivery: Design and deliver small group training sessions and workshops that engage and equip employees with the necessary skills for their roles as required.
• Learning Calendar Management: Maintain and update a learning and development calendar, ensuring all initiatives and programs are scheduled and communicated in a timely manner.
• Generalist Support: Provide support to other People programs and activities when requested, ensuring a collaborative approach to people development across the institute.
  

A rewarding role in every way

What can you bring to this role?

You are a skilled Learning and Development specialist with a strong passion for fostering meaningful employee growth and experiences and you bring the following skills and experience to the table. We are looking for someone to join us with the following skills and experience:

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The Children’s Medical Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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Location :	CMRI - Westmead
Work Type :	PartTime
Post Date :	2025-02-20
Close Date :	2025-03-20
Reference :	54

We’re looking for a passionate and dynamic Events Manager to lead the way in planning and executing exceptional events – from intimate gatherings to high-profile business events. This is your opportunity to bring your creativity and experience to the table, implementing new systems and processes that will elevate our event experiences. As our new Events Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in orchestrating seamless and unforgettable events. With your expertise, you’ll drive everything from planning to execution, ensuring every event runs like clockwork.

What you'll do:

• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including law firms, clients, donors and internal teams.
• Take control of logistics and budgets to ensure every event runs smoothly, on time, and within budget.
• Implement the innovative Sydney Lawyers initiative, engaging estate planning lawyers and coordinating tours of our Institute, ensuring they leave impressed.
• Lead the charge on multiple events at once – from the ground up, bringing your vision to life!

A rewarding role in every way

• Excellent not for profit tax benefits
• A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued.
• Hybrid role.
• Peace of Mind with Life Insurance & Income Protection after 12months of service
• Full time role – 35 hours per week. However, the role requires occasional evening or weekend work, depending on event schedules.

What can you bring to this role?

• A degree and/or Diploma in Marketing, Event Management or related field of study.
• 2 years of experience in event management or a relevant discipline.
• Strong relationship building skills with multiple stakeholders.
• Great attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality events.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A high proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Strong database (CRM) management experience and proficiency in event management software and tools.
• A driver’s license and ideally your own car for occasional use at events.

Want to know more about CMRI? https://www.cmrijeansforgenes.org.au/

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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Children’s Medical Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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• Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
• Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
• Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct

The Senior Relationship Manager is responsible for raising major financial gifts and partnerships that will support Children's Medical Research Institute's (CMRI) programs and initiatives.

Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.

CMRI was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.

Work with a team of dedicated professionals

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Relationship Manager to join our major gift philanthropy team at CMRI. In this pivotal role, you will engage donor prospects, align their passions with our strategic priorities, and secure transformative financial support for our groundbreaking research programs. Your expertise in relationship building and securing gifts of six-figures or more will directly contribute to the success and future of our initiatives. Join us in making a lasting impact through visionary fundraising and strategic partnerships.

What you'll do:

• Proactively identify, develop and manage an active portfolio and pipeline of prospective high-net worth-individual donors, Foundations and Trusts
• Develop and implement individual moves-management plans, strategies and timelines to cultivate and solicit prospects to make a gift, focusing on major gifts of 6-figures or higher
• Work collaboratively with internal and external professional units to identify and implement funding opportunities for programs and initiatives
• Identify, prepare and submit an annually agreed number of compelling written proposals to inspire philanthropic giving
• Solicit support through regular meetings, telephone, email and personal approaches, tracking activities and income against KPI targets
• Devise stewardship plans for existing donors in your portfolio, to ensure supporters are well-stewarded and appropriately recognised by CMRI
• Support the Senior Associate Director of Development and campaign consultants in the preparation and execution of the CMRI’s philanthropic campaign

A rewarding role in every way

• Excellent not for profit tax benefits
• Peace of Mind with Life Insurance & Income Protection after 12months of service
• Hybrid role
• A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued
• Full time role – 35 hours per week. However, the role requires occasional evening work, depending on event schedules

What can you bring to this role?

• Relevant degree qualification or applicable combination of qualifications and substantial experience
• Extensive experience in major gift fundraising or a relevant relationship management discipline, with a demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate 6-figure gift opportunities
• High proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products alongside database (CRM) management experience
• Strong relationship-building skills with a high level of discretion, memory, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and solicitations
• Highly organised, with strong administrative and planning abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple projects efficiently
• Strategic thinker, skilled at prioritising and executing tasks to achieve objectives and drive growth
• Proven ability to introduce innovative approaches to meet and exceed targets, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Highly energetic and passionate about community service, with a strong commitment to improving the health and welfare of children, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a dedicated, enthusiastic work ethic
• A driver’s license is bonus, but not a must

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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Requirements

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Close date: Thursday, 3rd April 2025.

CMRI is partnering with the NSW Office for Health and Medical Research on a Non-Animal Technologies Program

About Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI)

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology. Our strong international reputation is based on decades of significant research outcomes in these areas of specialty.

About the NSW Office for Health and Medical Research (OHMR)

NSW Health is focused on providing researchers, clinicians, managers and policy makers with the tools they need to translate research into innovative policy and practice to create healthier communities and deliver better patient care. The OHMR was established to implement the NSW Government’s strategic plan to build research capability in NSW. Key priorities include facilitating engagement of stakeholders; assisting with the development of statewide strategic research priorities; providing a supportive policy framework; administering funding programs that support research infrastructure and innovation; supporting clinical trials and working with pillar organisations, local health districts, primary care providers and the non-government sector in the translation of research into clinical practice, healthy lifestyles and illness prevention.

Non-Animal Technologies Network overview

The newly formed Non-Animal Technologies Network (NAT-Net) is funded by the NSW Government, which has allocated $4.5 million for a targeted competitive research grant program to make ground-breaking discoveries in the field of medicine and health focused on facilitating collaboration, and advancing new technologies that do not rely on animal testing in medical research through networking, advocacy, and innovation.

This network will bring together national and international communities and capabilities to develop novel technologies to refine, reduce or replace animal testing.

The network will act as an umbrella to coordinate state capacity across a diverse range of new technologies including computer simulations, synthetic biology and cell-free models.

The initial focus of the network will be to develop complex in vitro models, to understand human disease and to support the development and testing of novel therapies. NAT-Net will harmonise ongoing research and infrastructure to support the development of complex in vitro models.

About the role

While the NAT-Net Coordinator will be employed by the Children’s Medical Research Institute, the role will be seconded into the Office for Health and Medical Research and managed by OHMR’s Principal Policy Officer, Advanced Therapeutics. This is a Full Time, two years Fixed Term Contract role based in St Leonards.

The NAT-Net Coordinator will need to coordinate the Network activities and promotions while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation including meeting NSW and national requirements. The NAT-Net Coordinator is also responsible supporting the NAT-Net leadership, management, and governance, and the ongoing development of processes, documents and communication.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Independence & Decision-Making: This role requires a high level of independence in role execution. The NAT-Net Coordinator must demonstrate confidence in making decisions and be able to prioritise key targets while managing multiple tasks. Given the emerging status of the Network and non-animal technology sector, the NAT-Net Coordinator must be comfortable with ambiguity.

· Complex Stakeholder Engagement: The NAT-Net Coordinator will need advanced expertise in managing a wide range of stakeholders, given the diverse and sensitive interests of stakeholders and the need to ensure that the work meets the objectives of NAT-Net.

· Compliance Oversight: The NAT-Net Coordinator will need to ensure ongoing compliance by the network partners with respect to relevant government, ethical, regulatory and institutional requirements.

· Governance: This Network was established in 2024 with some governance structures in place. The NAT-Net Coordinator may need to establish further committees and working groups. They will also support and document governance structures for NAT-Net (e.g., including Pillars and Executive), and perform secretariat duties for committees and working groups.

· Communication Management: Lead and coordinate communications, including newsletters, social media accounts, website content and reporting.

· Event Organisation: Plan and organize workshops and other organisational events.

· Project and Initiative Management: Manage NAT-Net initiatives and projects within the partner network.

Essential Requirements

-An ability to create processes and workflows whilst navigating ambiguity with multiple stakeholders with diverse agendas and viewpoints.

- Advanced accountability including developing and documenting compliance

-Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience (i.e. science-related qualification would be preferred).

-Demonstrated skills and experience in successfully undertaking all stages of the project (planning, development, negotiation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation).

-High level of written and oral communication skills and skills in translating technical and complex information concisely for diverse audiences (e.g. general public, technical audiences, governments)

-Knowledge of non-animal research models and technologies is desirable.

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The Children’s Medical Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Closing date Wednesday 5th March at 5pm.

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Location :	OHMR St Leonards
Work Type :	ContractTemp
Post Date :	2025-02-19
Close Date :	2025-03-05
Reference :	35

• Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
• Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
• Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) is looking for a Research Assistant to support its Vectorology and Genome Engineering Facilities.

Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.

Work with a team of dedicated professionals

We are looking for a Vectorology Facility Research Assistant to join our team to:

1. Support the delivery of products, services and projects offered by the facilities both independently and as part of a team
2. Perform specialized techniques related to viral vector production and genome engineering within PC2 environments
3. Prepare and compile data including contributing to technical reports and service delivery reports under supervision
4. Maintain accurate records and be involved in data basing results and shared laboratory resources
5. Provide assistance in duties which contribute to the general organization and management of the laboratory, such as ensuring supply of required workplace materials, maintaining equipment and the creation and updating of CMRI laboratory safety guidelines and standard operating procedures
6. Actively participate in laboratory meetings
7. Actively participate in training activities with other team members
8. Apply technical knowledge, research skills, and laboratory experience to a diverse range of laboratory tasks and activities, and help identify novel solutions to problems
9. Share knowledge within the community and promote CMRI through participation in activities such as seminars or Discovery Days

A rewarding role in every way

• Fulltime role – 37.5 hours per week
• 12 month Fixed Term contract
• Excellent not for profit tax benefits
• A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued.

What can you bring to this role?

• Appropriate academic degree in a relevant discipline
• 1+ years research lab experience working in PC2 laboratories. This may also include a research project done in an Honours and/or Masters.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel required.
• Strong knowledge of relevant area of scientific research
• Experience in the relevant laboratory activity
• Proficient computational skills and application of database programs
• Strong understanding of the scientific imperatives of research
• Desirable: Experience working with viral vectors, mammalian cell cultures, and iPSC cell culture

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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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Close date: Monday, 3rd March 2025.

• Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
• Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
• Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct

Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) is seeking a Staff Scientist/Research Assistant for our Single Cell Analytics Facility.

Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.

CMRI was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.

Work with a team of dedicated professionals

We're looking for an experienced Research Assistant to provide expert services for the Single Cell Analytics Facility and CellBank at CMRI, while also supporting other CMRI Research Facilities as needed. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by delivering high-quality services and support across multiple research platforms. In this role, you'll be empowered to work independently, while also contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking team environment. You’ll work closely with the Scientific Core Facilities Engagement & Service Support Lead and become an integral part of a team that drives innovation and excellence in research.

What you'll do:

• Proactively support researchers to achieve their scientific objectives through the provision of single cell analytics and long read sequencing services
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to research papers
• Coordinate Single Cell Analytics Facility services with colleagues in other Research Facilities where relevant to streamline and enhance customer experience
• Assist with Cell Line Testing, Custom Culture and other services offered by CellBank one day per week
• Assist with iPSC maintenance, expansion and freezing and other service offered by CMRI’s Genome Engineering Facility
• Assist Scientific Core Facilities Engagement & Service Support Lead to identify potential income generating and cost minimisation opportunities which enable the facility to be financially sustainable and implement these initiatives where directed
• Proactively engage with potential users of the Single Cell Analytics Facility to maximise awareness and utilisation of available single cell analytics capability at CMRI
• Represent CMRI Research Facilities at conferences, seminars and events
• Actively seek projects which promote development of new capabilities of the Single Cell Analytics Facility
• Undertake administrative duties relevant to the activities of the facility

A rewarding role in every way

• A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued
• Excellent not for profit tax benefits
• Full time role – 37.5. 12 months Fixed Term contract, with a potential to extend past this point

What can you bring to this role?

We are seeking an outgoing and dynamic Research Assistant with a passion for laboratory science and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships with facility users and stakeholders through in-person communication, scientific presentations, and written correspondence. A strong understanding of cell platforms, the specific laboratory equipment, and related software is essential. In this role, you’ll demonstrate advanced lab methods, ensure high-quality specimen preparation, and apply your critical thinking and time management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate would be someone with:

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience in genomics techniques. There is a preference for experience with single cells genomics including and/or scRNAseq and scATACseq, but this is not a must
• Understanding of the capabilities and applications of 10X Genomics and ONT platforms: This is highly desirable, though not essential
• Proficient in routine cell and molecular biology techniques
• Experience in mammalian cell culture including iPSCs
• Knowledge of cell and molecular biology
• Experience with flow cytometry techniques and/or tissue and cell dissociation protocols: This experience is advantageous but not mandatory
• Proficient computational skills and experience with database programs

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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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Close date: Friday, 4th April 2025.

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