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The following 6 job opportunities are available

VCGS Pathology, located at the Royal Children’s Hospital, requires an experienced phlebotomist to work part-time (Mon, Wed and Thur) with the Maternal Serum Screening team. The candidate will be responsible for venous blood collection from pregnant women. The successful applicant will also provide clerical support to staff being primarily responsible for patient follow-up and data entry.

Enquires should be addressed to: Leonard Bonacquisto, 8341 6283.

Applications close 23rd October 2008.

Please send written applications, quoting Ref# MC1762, including curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Officer

• Full Time
• Challenging & Varied Role
• Great working conditions, including competitive salary rate and Salary Packaging options available.

We are seeking an experienced neuroscientist to provide technical advice and support for MRI studies (structural and functional) at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute. The incumbent will form a key part of a new research group within the ‘Critical Care and Neurosciences theme’ of the Institute.

The successful applicant will be a dedicated and organised individual with relevant postgraduate training and an emerging track record in neuroimaging research. Skills in the use and administration of UNIX, MATLAB, SPM/ FSL are required and the may provide systems administration support to the research group’s laboratory.

The position is for three years and would suit a junior to mid-postdoctoral level scientist who wishes to develop their career in a supportive, productive imaging research environment.

For further details, contact Dr Amanda Wood:
Ph: 9345 4310 email: amanda.wood@mcri.edu.au

Please send written applications, quoting Ref# MC1760, including curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Officer

This role is only available to Australian residents or to those who hold valid working visas or permits.

• Casual Staff Required – flexible days and afternoon/ early evening hours
• Assisting with Data Collection on the International Youth Development Study

The International Youth Development Study (IYDS) is undertaking its 6th wave of data collection with young people across Victoria and is currently seeking casual staff to assist with data collection. Responsibilities include contacting participants by phone, negotiating and co-ordinating completion of surveys, conducting some telephone interviews and telephone follow-up, and recording all contact with parents and participants.

Experience of working with young people and/or conducting research with participants over the phone would be an advantage. Good telephone manner, excellent organisation and communications skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Access databases are essential.

Afternoon/ early evening hours required – days and times flexible.

Enquires: Rachel Smith, ph 9345 4521

Please send written applications, quoting Ref# MC1758, including curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Officer

• Full-time (part time will be considered)
• Challenging and varied Role
• Great working conditions, including competitive salary rate and Salary Packaging options available.

The Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) is a department of the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and a major research centre of Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI). The Centre is at the forefront of Australian research into early childhood development and behaviour.
We are looking for an experienced Data Manager to provide support to the Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) Program. Commencing in 2009, the AEDI will be implemented nationally with AEDI data to be collected on approximately 250,000 children in the first year of school. The position involves working as part of a team and providing leadership for the AEDI dataset, with for a range of duties, including managing the AEDI database, developing and implementing procedures/ programming for the efficient reporting the AEDI data, and a range of tasks associated with overseeing the AEDI dataset.

For enquires please contact Mary Sayers Ph: 03 9345 6530.

Please send written applications, quoting Ref# MC1756, including curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Officer

• Full-time
• Challenging and Varied Role
• Great working conditions, including competitive salary rate and Salary Packaging options available.

An interesting and challenging opportunity exists for a Division 1 Registered Nurse to assist with co-ordinating large-scale vaccine trials and epidemiologic research in healthy infants, children, and adolescents. Responsibilities include assisting with administrative management of the research studies, maintenance of study documentation, planning for the conduct of studies, review of study protocols, preparation of study budgets and recruitment strategies, assisting with ethics applications.

Experience in any of the following would be an advantage: immunisation, GCP & clinical trial management, paediatrics, or maternal and child health. Word-processing, spreadsheet management, and electronic communication skills are essential. Employment will be full-time for one year (there may be opportunity for subsequent continuation), commencing in November 2008.

Take the opportunity to utilise your background in Nursing while exploring your interest in Research!

Enquires: Marita Kefford, ph 8344-9137

Please send written applications, quoting Ref# MC1753, including curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Officer

• Full-time
• Challenging and varied Role
• Great working conditions, including competitive salary rate and Salary Packaging options available.

The Centre for Community Child Health (CCCH) is a department of the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne and a major research centre of Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI). The Centre is at the forefront of Australian research into early childhood development and behaviour. The Centre is also one of the three members Raising Children Network Consortium for the Australian Government funded parenting website www.raisingchildren.net.au.
We are offering an opportunity to join a passionate and dynamic team committed to strengthening and supporting communities to continually improve the health, wellbeing and quality of life of children and their families.

This position is responsible for coordinating all project management aspects of three Centre-based publications, as well providing high-level administration support for raisingchildren.com.

For enquires please contact Michelle Mollard Ph: 03 9345 4822.

Please send written applications, quoting Ref# MC1740, including curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to the Human Resources Officer

This role is only available to Australian residents or to those who hold valid working visas or permits.

Please Note: Previous Applicants for this position need not re-apply.

Human Resources Contact Details

Please send job applications to:

Human Resources Officer
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
9th floor, Royal Childrens Hospital
Flemington Road
Parkville VIC 3052
T   (03) 8341 6434 or 6378

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