Careers
Children’s Medical Research Institute epitomises research excellence. We have world-leading scientists supported by state of the art facilities and dynamic, committed research staff.
See below for current vacancies. From neuroscience and cancer biology to drug development, embryology and gene therapy; when joining the team at CMRI you will be surrounded by internationally recognised researchers who foster excellence in all of their staff. CMRI is part of the largest health and medical research precinct in Australia and also a member of the Westmead Research Hub. This membership allows our staff access to the vast array of technology, services, resources and expertise available nearby at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Westmead Hospital and the Westmead Institute. Opportunities to join the team at CMRI are occasionally available in the areas of research, administration, fundraising, and laboratory support.
Current Vacancies
Finance Business Partner
- 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
As our Finance Business Partner, you'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, helping shape the future of our organisation.
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
Are you ready to make a real impact with your financial expertise? As our Finance Business Partner, you'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, helping shape the future of our organisation. This is more than just a numbers role — you'll be the vital link between finance and the wider business, translating financial insights into actionable strategies. Working closely with diverse teams and stakeholders, you'll be a trusted advisor, uncovering opportunities, guiding financial planning, and ensuring we stay on track to achieve our mission. If you're passionate about driving success through smart financial leadership, this is your chance to shine. You will:
- Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting and work closely with the Finance Manager to consolidate the departmental budgets and forecasts into an integrated organisational budget, ensuring alignment with the overall financial plan and strategic objectives
- Prepare and present monthly management reports, forecasts and variance analyses
- Monitor grant/project budgets, funding and expenditure tracking
- Liaise with research administration office to confirm deliverables and compliance timelines
- Prepare accurate and timely grant acquittals
- Prepare and analyse monthly management reports, highlighting variances, risks and opportunities
- Partner with Research Leaders and Business Unit Managers to provide financial insight and support decision-making
A rewarding role in every way
- Full time role – 35 hours per week
- 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
What can you bring to this role?
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) are a plus
- Previous experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and financial management, preferably in a not-for-profit or charitable organisation
- Strong understanding of not-for-profit accounting principles
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
- Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders
- Knowledge of financial systems and software (preferably with Adaptive Planning experience)
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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.
Bioinformatician
- 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
Data Scientist/Bioinformatician driving medical research via multi-omics, computational tools, and collaborative data insights.
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’re looking for a talented Data Scientist/Bioinformatician to collaborate with leading medical researchers at Children's Medical Research Institute and partner institutions. In this dynamic role, you’ll design experiments, build cutting-edge algorithms, and apply best-practice computational tools to transform complex clinical and experimental datasets into meaningful insights.
You’ll work hands-on with diverse data types—including single-cell transcriptomics, genomics, epigenomics, proteomics, and structural biology—helping uncover discoveries that could shape future research and clinical decision-making. You'll also be embedded in a team of experienced bioinformaticians, fostering deep collaboration and continuous learning. The appointment is for a full-time fixed term contract. However part-time capacity may be considered for the right candidate. You will:
- Contribute to activities that enhance the awareness, reputation, and standing of the Bioinformatics Facility
- Assist in preparing grant applications for collaborative research projects, with approval from the Bioinformatics Leader and Head of Operations
- Conduct and support research experiments and projects independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrate scientific knowledge and technical expertise, with a commitment to continuous learning and development
- Apply your expertise to a diverse range of projects and identify optimal solutions to research problems, collaborating with core facilities as needed
- Prepare and report research data for documentation and presentations to the facility team and project stakeholders
- Maintain accurate records and support the archiving of research data and shared resources
- Support the Bioinformatics Leader with facility operations, administrative tasks, and adherence to CMRI policies and procedures
- Contribute to the development and deployment of facility tools, technologies, and services, prioritising tasks as directed
- Actively participate in facility and Institute scientific meetings
- Engage in training activities alongside other team members
- Collaborate with colleagues in other CMRI Core Facilities
- Support the Bioinformatics Leader in improving quality management systems
- Share knowledge and promote CMRI through seminars, Discovery Days, and similar events
A rewarding role in every way
- Fulltime role – 37.5 hours per week
- 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?
- Hold at least an MSc and/or PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Mathematics, Statistics, or possess equivalent experience
- Have experience working in a professional research capacity with a strong focus on biomedical data analysis
Essential skills and experience:
- Creating and implementing bioinformatics pipelines/workflows on Linux, HPC, and/or cloud-based computing platforms
- Data manipulation and exploratory data analysis using R or Python
- Interpreting results from differential gene expression analysis, single-cell transcriptomics, and/or proteomics
- Engaging with researchers and working across a wide range of multiomic datasets to address biomedical questions
- Ability to formulate impactful research questions and carry projects through to high-quality completion and reporting
- Experience with machine learning applications in biomedical research
Desirable skills and experience:
- Use of cutting-edge approaches for analysing high-dimensional and multi-omics data
- Familiarity with pathway enrichment and network analysis
- Analysis of long-read sequencing data
- Mathematical modelling and statistical methods suited for high-dimensional datasets
- Strong problem-solving abilities and independent thinking
- Proven experience communicating findings through scientific papers and conference presentations
- High-level interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
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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.
Requirement
Work permit