Research Coordinator

About Orygen

Orygen is Australia’s Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged 12-25.

About the job

In this dynamic role, you’ll ensure the smooth operation of research projects, manage critical databases, and coordinate secretariat duties for the Orygen Research Review Committee. You’ll also contribute to quarterly board reporting and work closely with our dedicated Research Office team to shape the future of youth mental health outcomes.

Reporting to the Director, Research Operations you will:

• Enhance Research Management: Streamline processes, identify efficiencies, implement technology solutions, track governance progress, and develop policies.
• Database Management: Maintain research project databases, monitor milestones and recruitment, track grants, and provide reports for stakeholders.
• Committee & Reporting Support: Coordinate reporting, manage ethics and governance submissions, provide secretariat duties, and organise research events.
• Administrative Coordination: Build key stakeholder relationships, prepare reports and presentations, support meetings, and handle correspondence.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:

• Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or experience and expertise or knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Strong Administrative and Project Management Skills: Proven experience managing databases, coordinating projects, and supporting senior staff with sound judgement and discretion.
• High-Level Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office 365, cloud-based software, and managing complex work structures, with a focus on efficiency and attention to detail.
• Excellent Communication and Teamwork: Outstanding written and verbal skills, including secretariat duties, with a customer-focused approach and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Flexible and Outcome-Driven: Adaptable to changing work demands, demonstrating initiative, continuous improvement, and a commitment to fostering a positive team culture.

Benefits

• $75,000 – $85,000 pro rata commensurate with skills and experience + 11.5% superannuation and $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card & personal use car.
• Support Orygen’s mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration and innovative thinking, driving impactful results.
• Experience a workspace that was thoughtfully created with input from young people, promoting a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.
• Engage in innovative projects alongside passionate professionals across various disciplines.
• Enhance your skills with specialised training and workshops tailored to your career growth.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

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This is a full or part-time (0.8-1.0 considered), 2-year contract.

Applications will close on the closing date, unless a suitable candidate is found sooner.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.