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Whether you’re interested in becoming a HMRI researcher, health and medical job opportunities, or looking to become part of our professional staff, everyone plays a vital role in delivering quality medical research.
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Join our dedicated team at HMRI.
Researcher job opportunities
Explore academic, clinical and research support job opportunities.
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Join over 1700 researchers, staff and students all working to transform health and wellbeing.
Professional staff opportunities
Join our dedicated team at HMRI.
Researcher job opportunities
Explore academic, clinical and research support job opportunities.
Apply to be a HMRI affiliate
Join over 1700 researchers, staff and students all working to transform health and wellbeing.
Professional staff opportunities
HMRI staff provide a range of invaluable services that drive, enhance and accelerate research.
These services include our cutting-edge Clinical Trials Unit, Data Sciences, Health Economics, Research Impact, and Imaging. Our Corporate team also provides a range of support across leadership, partnerships, technology, grant development, philanthropy, marketing, and more.
Current professional staff positions available
Benefits of working with HMRI
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Salary packaging benefits
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation
- Ongoing professional and skills development
- Regular social and wellbeing programs
- Access our world-class research facilities
If you’re interested in joining the team, explore our current opportunities or contact our Recruitment team.
Research Impact Coordinator
Our Research Impact team are leading efforts to embed impact into research projects, programs and grant schemes, from the beginning to optimise the translation of impact from research.
We offer impact planning and assessment services to a broad range of internal and external clients including our own research affiliates, the NSW Ministry of Health, other universities, research centres and collaboratives and not-for-profit organisations interested in understanding the impact from their research and implementation.
An exciting opportunity currently exists for a Research Impact Coordinator to join our Impact team within the Research Excellence and Integration Stream.
This is a part-time position (0.4 FTE) based within the HMRI building, located on the northern side of the John Hunter Hospital Campus.
About the Opportunity
The Research Impact Coordinator will be a key member of our dynamic Impact Team, responsible for delivering high-quality impact products and services to our partners and clients. This role will coordinate all aspects of the effective functioning of the team including administrative processes, communications and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Coordination and Management: Oversee the lifecycle of projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring smooth administration, adherence to timelines, and compliance with contractual agreements.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with both internal and external clients to scope projects, manage expectations, and foster positive working relationships. Engage with collaborators and networks to enhance visibility for HMRI and identify potential business development opportunities.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Head of Research Impact and other team members to ensure cohesive delivery of impact products and services. Contribute to the delivery of projects including capacity and capability building and other aspects of impact assessment as appropriate
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience: A strong background in the health and research sector, either through direct work experience or related field of study.
- Relationship Management: Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal teams, clients, and external collaborators.
- Knowledge of Impact Assessment: While not essential, an understanding of impact assessment, including metrics and economic evaluation techniques, would be advantageous.
We are looking for a highly skilled professional with a genuine interest in the health and research sector, who is organised, proactive, and able to effectively manage multiple projects.
You should be comfortable working in a collaborative environment, where your ability to engage with diverse stakeholders will be key to the success of the team.
Please refer to the attached position description for a complete overview of the role and responsibilities.
This role is offered on a part-time permanent basis. A competitive salary, based on skills and experience, includes attractive salary packaging tax-free benefits available to HMRI staff.
We offer flexible work arrangements including shorter workdays spread across more days of the week and when suitably able, the opportunity to work from home, as needed and appropriate.
How to Apply
All applications should be forwarded to [email protected] and must include an up-to-date resume as well as a cover letter, addressing the essential position requirements as outlined in the attached position description.
For more information please contact [email protected]
Applications close: Friday 6th December 2024
Researcher job opportunities
Due to HMRI’s unique structure and close partnership with the region’s health service and leading university, research positions are primarily managed through the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District.
Apply to be a HMRI affiliate
Health and medical researchers in our region’s ecosystem can join our community and become a HMRI affiliate.
Join over 1700 researchers, staff and students all working to transform health and wellbeing. HMRI is here to support health and medical research in our region.
Become a HMRI affiliate to access our expert research accelerator support system, for access to HMRI’s facilities, networking events, and access to a range of diverse opportunities.
Who can become an affiliate?
HMRI affiliation is open to individuals who are active in, wish to grow their capability in, or support health and/or medical research; and who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Employed by HMRI and actively participate in research;
- Employed by Partner Organisations;1
- Research Higher Degree Students (PhD or Masters by Research) at the University of Newcastle2
- University of Newcastle Conjoint or Visiting Academic.
Individuals who previously met the above criteria, but no longer do, and wish to remain connected with HMRI may do so as HMRI Alumni.
1. The University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Local Health District and Calvary Mater Newcastle.
2. Undergraduate and Honours students and RHD students not enrolled at the University of Newcastle are not eligible for affiliation.
- Affiliates can access HMRI’s research services including Clinical Trials Unit, Health Economics, Data Science, Research Impact, our Imaging Centre, Histology, Philanthropy, Marketing and Communications
- Facilities benefits including access to HMRI meeting rooms, hot desks and common areas, opportunities for networking and collaboration, access to seminars, training, events and REDCap.
- Additional benefits may also include access to a range of labs, the Clinical Research facility, grant and funding opportunities, leadership and growth opportunities for early and mid-career researchers, public promotion of research projects, recruitment assistance for research study participants and access to specialist research equipment.
For more information, please contact our Affiliates team, or register to become an affiliate below.
