HMRI is always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our dynamic team. The HMRI Corporate Office attracts passionate and dedicated people to support health and medical research across the Institute.
At HMRI, you will be a part of a friendly and supportive team which:
- Provides rewarding and flexible work arrangements
- Gains job satisfaction from working hard to achieve goals
- Values working with our key stakeholders, the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Area Health Service
- Is innovative and dynamic in furthering health and medical research
- Are fun and extremely hard-working
If you exude warmth, possess the highest standards of professionalism and are passionate about delivering high-quality not-for-profit engagement, HMRI may be the right fit for you.
Research Positions
HMRI provides financial support in the form of research grants and infrastructure funding to affiliated researchers. All academic and clinical research positions are advertised through our partner organisations - University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Area Health Service.
If you already undertake research in the area and wish to become a HMRI affiliated researcher, please complete the online registration form. We encourage any person undertaking health or medical research in the Hunter to register as a HMRI Affiliated Researcher.
By registering as an affiliated researcher with us, HMRI can offer a variety of services and facilities to enable your research.
Current Research Employment Opportunites
No positions are currently advertised
Current HMRI Corporate Employment Opportunities
A fantastic opportunity exists for a Grants Development Manager to join the Team at the Hunter Medical Research Institute based in Newcastle, NSW.
The role of the HMRI Grants Development Unit is to increase HMRI’s research performance and profile by partnering with senior leaders, researchers and professional services teams to secure competitive national and international research funding, increase the level and diversity of research funding and facilitate excellent research outcomes by delivering grant development strategies.
The Grants Development Unit will lead the development and submission of all competitive research grant funding, including National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) and other local and international schemes from government and industry sources.
The Grants Development Manager is responsible for developing and leading HMRI’s Research Grants Development Strategy, including managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and directing a competitive program of grants that will optimise research outputs and associated impact. This role will collaborate closely with HMRI’s partners in the University of Newcastle and the Hunter New England Local Health District to achieve a streamlined process of securing grant success for our researchers and clinicians.
This position serves as a liaison with key services within HMRI and provides coordination and oversight on the grant development process to ensure that the highest quality grant applications are developed. Key to achieving in this area will be the development of key sector networks and facilitating interactions between HMRI, researchers and external partners; for example, funding bodies, collaborators, industry, government and regulatory authorities.
This position will also lead the development and implementation of HMRI’s organisational readiness for authentic and impactful consumer and community involvement.
The role is full-time until 30th September 2024 on a fixed-term contract based on the current funding model (with the possibility of renewal subject to funding). A competitive salary, based on skills and experience, includes attractive salary packaging tax-free benefits available to all HMRI staff.
About you
You will be an outcomes focused person who has skill and experience in the discovery of funding opportunities, you will have experience in leading teams and bring with you grant writing skills that speak to broad audiences. Your background in building quality partnerships and networks will be highly regarded as will be your investigative approach and new partner engagement to position an organisations future funding opportunity both short and long term.
How to Apply
All applications should be forwarded to recruitment@hmri.org.au and must include a cover letter, current resume including at least two (2) work-related referees, and responses to all of the essential selection criteria as outlined in the attached position description.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information, please contact Executive Officer, Emma Konik at Emma.Konik@hmri.org.au
Applications close: 19 February 2023
A fantastic maternity leave opportunity exists for a Media and PR Specialist to join the Marketing and Communications Team at the Hunter Medical Research Institute based in Newcastle, NSW.
Reporting to the Head of the Marketing and Communications role, the Media and Public Relations Specialist will enhance and protect the profile and reputation of HMRI through effective public relations and media engagement.
Working closely with the Marketing team and key partners and stakeholders, this role will develop and deliver the public and media activities for HMRI including coordinating and implementing a range of effective multi-channel media and publicity campaigns and programs. This role will also proactively identify new opportunities to support HMRI achieving their strategic goals in particular becoming leaders who influence policy and practice.
The role is a maternity leave coverage opportunity and is full-time until 30th September 2023. A competitive salary, based on skills and experience, includes attractive salary packaging tax-free benefits available to all HMRI staff.
About You
This position will require an individual confident in their ability to navigate the current national media landscape and leverage off their existing contacts, as well as build new relationships in relevant niche media and PR landscapes. The ideal person will have demonstrated experience identifying and capitalising on strategic opportunities involving key partners in a previous role.
Ideally with a commercial background you will be able to recognise and engage with agency when required.
Previous experience and skills we are seeking include:
- Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent experience in Media, Public Relations, Communications, or a related discipline
- Substantial experience working in media and public relations in a similar environment, and an understanding of the current media landscape
- Proven experience in coordinating and implementing successful publicity campaigns and PR initiatives from brief to implementation
- Thorough understanding of media needs and media relationships, with high level experience in media liaison, including production of media releases and securing high quality and impactful publicity opportunities
- Experience working with a diverse range of internal stakeholders and proven ability to effectively manage expectations of individuals who have a varied understanding of media interaction
- High-level interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively build sustainable and successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders and leverage networks to secure outcomes
- Demonstrated experience drafting high-quality corporate messaging and documentation including an effective writing style with proven ability to tailor messages for different audiences
- Ability to write, create briefs and project plans quickly and accurately with a high attention to detail
- Demonstrated high-level organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise, manage time, meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Ability to work co-operatively, to accomplish joint tasks, build positive working relationships, and work as an effective and highly-functioning member of a team
- Provide assistance with content creation from time to time
How to Apply
All applications should be forwarded to recruitment@hmri.org.au and must include a cover letter, current resume including at least two (2) work-related referees, and responses to all of the essential selection criteria as outlined in the attached position description.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information, please contact Phillip Hall at Phillip.Hall@hmri.org.au or on 0424 225 895.
Applications close: Sunday, 19 February 2023.
A fantastic opportunity exists for a Business Administrator to join the Professional Services Teams at the Hunter Medical Research Institute based in Newcastle, NSW.
The Business Administrator role provides high level administrative and business support to the Associate Directors of our Health Economics and Impact, Data Sciences and Clinical Trials Unit Teams.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Health Economics and Impact, you will play an integral role in ensuring smooth operations within these teams.
This is a varied and interesting role, where no two days will be the same. The successful applicant will have excellent organisational and time management skills, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and display a high level of initiative.
Experience and/or understanding of HMRI and its community partners, The University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Health District will be well regarded.
The role is full-time until 30th September 2024 on a fixed-term contract based on the current funding model (with the possibility of renewal subject to funding). A competitive salary, based on skills and experience, includes attractive salary packaging tax-free benefits available to all HMRI staff.
We are also open to exploring this opportunity as a Secondment if that fitted better with your preferences.
How to Apply
All applications should be forwarded to recruitment@hmri.org.au and must include a cover letter, current resume including at least two (2) work-related referees, and responses to all of the essential selection criteria as outlined in the attached position description.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information, please contact myself, Phillip Hall at Phillip.Hall@hmri.org.au
Applications close: Sunday, 26 February 2023.
