Working at Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Life changing careers. Life saving discoveries.
At MCRI, our people are at the heart of our innovative, world-class research. We aim to translate discoveries from our research into effective prevention, early intervention and treatments to make a difference in the lives of children globally.
Our dedicated research support and operations teams focus on improving research resources and services. Together, we aim to create an excellent environment for both clinical and non-clinical researchers to conduct their important work.
At MCRI, our people are at the heart of our innovative, world-class research. We aim to translate discoveries from our research into effective prevention, early intervention and treatments to make a difference in the lives of children globally.
Our...
At MCRI, our people are at the heart of our innovative, world-class research. We aim to translate discoveries from our research into effective prevention, early intervention and treatments to make a difference in the lives of children globally.
Our dedicated research support and operations teams focus on improving research resources and services. Together, we aim to create an excellent environment for both clinical and non-clinical researchers to conduct their important work.
Benefits of working at MCRI
At Murdoch Children's Research Institute, we offer a range of rewards and benefits for all employees.
Salary packaging
Full and part-time employees have the option to salary package. Salary Packaging is an arrangement that allows you to legally minimise your income tax; this also includes meals and entertainment and novated leases.
Paid parental leave
We understand the importance of family. To help make growing your family easier, we offer additional Paid Parental Leave to the Australian Government-funded Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Scheme, for eligible full-time and part-time employees.
Flexible work arrangements
We recognise the need to balance personal and family commitments with work responsibilities. We’re proud to give employees more control over how, when and where work gets done.
Childcare facilities
We encourage parents of young children to stay or return to the workforce by offering onsite childcare facilities. This safe, child-friendly facility has qualified staff and provides an excellent environment to care for children during working hours.
Health and wellbeing
We are committed to ensuring the physical and psychological health, safety and wellbeing of our employees and students. Our health and wellbeing strategy highlights this commitment, providing a variety of supports for the needs of our employees and students, such as:
- Wellbeing support and coaching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite gym
- Professional development workshops
- Additional purchased leave
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Secure bike, locker and shower facilities including towels, hairdryers and ironing equipment. Facilities are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including public holidays.
Diversity and inclusion
At MCRI, we believe in the inherent advantages that come from a diverse and engaged workforce. We concentrate our efforts on providing a truly inclusive place to work where all staff, regardless of gender, carer status, age, disability, cultural background, religion or sexual orientation are supported to reach their full potential.
Our committment to child safety
Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is 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.
MCRI works to support our employees, and all other representatives, to understand and enact their child safety responsibilities. We promote the active participation, and collaboration of children and young people across our research, programs, and safeguarding strategies, while ensuring respect for their safety, views, culture, and diversity is considered at every stage of involvement.
This commitment is reflected in our policies, procedures, and the overall culture of Murdoch Children's Research Institute.
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Our values
Our values shape how we behave, treat other people and make decisions with clarity.
We live by our values and support our people to excel. Learn more about how we support a safe and inclusive environment for all people.
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