Careers
Children’s Medical Research Institute epitomises research excellence. We have world-leading scientists supported by state of the art facilities and dynamic, committed research staff.
See below for current vacancies. From neuroscience and cancer biology to drug development, embryology and gene therapy; when joining the team at CMRI you will be surrounded by internationally recognised researchers who foster excellence in all of their staff. CMRI is part of the largest health and medical research precinct in Australia and also a member of the Westmead Research Hub. This membership allows our staff access to the vast array of technology, services, resources and expertise available nearby at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Westmead Hospital and the Westmead Institute. Opportunities to join the team at CMRI are occasionally available in the areas of research, administration, fundraising, and laboratory support.
Current Vacancies
Senior Relationships Manager
- Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
- Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
- Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct
The Senior Relationship Manager is responsible for raising major financial gifts and partnerships that will support Children's Medical Research Institute's (CMRI) programs and initiatives.
Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.
CMRI was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.
Work with a team of dedicated professionals
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Relationship Manager to join our major gift philanthropy team at CMRI. In this pivotal role, you will engage donor prospects, align their passions with our strategic priorities, and secure transformative financial support for our groundbreaking research programs. Your expertise in relationship building and securing gifts of six-figures or more will directly contribute to the success and future of our initiatives. Join us in making a lasting impact through visionary fundraising and strategic partnerships.
What you'll do:
- Proactively identify, develop and manage an active portfolio and pipeline of prospective high-net worth-individual donors, Foundations and Trusts
- Develop and implement individual moves-management plans, strategies and timelines to cultivate and solicit prospects to make a gift, focusing on major gifts of 6-figures or higher
- Work collaboratively with internal and external professional units to identify and implement funding opportunities for programs and initiatives
- Identify, prepare and submit an annually agreed number of compelling written proposals to inspire philanthropic giving
- Solicit support through regular meetings, telephone, email and personal approaches, tracking activities and income against KPI targets
- Devise stewardship plans for existing donors in your portfolio, to ensure supporters are well-stewarded and appropriately recognised by CMRI
- Support the Senior Associate Director of Development and campaign consultants in the preparation and execution of the CMRI’s philanthropic campaign
A rewarding role in every way
- Excellent not for profit tax benefits
- Peace of Mind with Life Insurance & Income Protection after 12months of service
- Hybrid role
- A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued
- Full time role – 35 hours per week. However, the role requires occasional evening work, depending on event schedules
What can you bring to this role?
- Relevant degree qualification or applicable combination of qualifications and substantial experience
- Extensive experience in major gift fundraising or a relevant relationship management discipline, with a demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate 6-figure gift opportunities
- High proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products alongside database (CRM) management experience
- Strong relationship-building skills with a high level of discretion, memory, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and solicitations
- Highly organised, with strong administrative and planning abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple projects efficiently
- Strategic thinker, skilled at prioritising and executing tasks to achieve objectives and drive growth
- Proven ability to introduce innovative approaches to meet and exceed targets, with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Highly energetic and passionate about community service, with a strong commitment to improving the health and welfare of children, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a dedicated, enthusiastic work ethic
- A driver’s license is bonus, but not a must
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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Requirements
Work Permit.
Close date: Thursday, 3rd April 2025.
Associate Program Manager
- Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
- Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
- Located in Westmead - Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct
We are looking for a marketing, events and social media specialist to join the Westmead Research Hub (WRH)
About Westmead Research Hub
The Westmead Research Hub (WRH) is a dynamic collaboration of seven world-renowned research institutions working together to advance health and medical research. Our mission is to make Westmead a globally recognised center for innovation, maximising health outcomes through cutting-edge research.
About CMRI
This role will be hosted by Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI). CMRI was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.
About the role
We’re looking for a passionate and highly motivated Associate Programs Manager to drive impactful initiatives, manage stakeholder engagement, and enhance our communication and marketing strategies. This role is integral in supporting the coordination and execution of strategic programs and events, ensuring seamless collaboration across our partner organisations. If you’re a proactive professional with expertise in marketing, communications, event management, and stakeholder engagement, this is your chance to contribute to the growth and community of ground-breaking research and innovation in the health sector.
What you'll do:
- Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration-Foster strong relationships with researchers, industry partners, funding bodies, and internal committees
- Marketing, Communications & Public Relations - Develop and manage strategic marketing campaigns, social media, branding, and digital content
- Event & Sponsorship Management - Plan and execute high-impact conferences, networking events, and engagement activities
- Program Management Support - Assist in program execution, project lifecycle management, and governance documentation
- Governance & Committee Support - Provide administrative support, coordinate meetings, and manage governance processes
A rewarding role in every way
- Enjoy a dynamic role where creativity and strategic thinking are valued
- Be part of a mission-driven organisation at the forefront of promoting and supporting medical research
- Full time and permanent role - 35 hours per week. The role requires occasional evening work or weekend work, depending on event schedules
- Excellent not for profit tax benefits
- A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued
- Hybrid role
- Career growth opportunities in the thriving health and medical research sector
What can you bring to this role?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in marketing, communications and events coordination or management
- Experience in working in a multi-organisational stakeholder engagement role
- Experience in WordPress is highly desirable, but not a must
- Strong experience in social media and content creation
- Strong ability to be able to prioritise and juggle multiple projects at a time
If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of medical research at the Westmead Health Precinct.
Want to know more about Westmead Research Hub? https://www.westmead.org.au/
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A full position description is available upon request. Please email our Talent Acquisition Partner to find out more: Sophia French, [email protected].
We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Requirements
Work Permit
Close date: Monday, 7th April 2025.
Imaging Leader
- Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
- Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
- Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct
Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) is looking for an Imaging Leader to drive the growth of our cutting-edge imaging technologies.
Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.
CMRI was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now a leading independent Australian medical research centre. Our research focuses on cancer, stem cell biology, functional genomics, and gene therapy. We have a strong international reputation based on our research outcomes. Our achievements are made possible by high success rates in federal and state grants, a loyal network of community supporters, highly engaged donors, and the very successful Jeans for Genes® fundraising campaign.
CMRI houses multiple facilities created through > $15M in seed funding from the Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF). This includes a world-first proteomics project, ProCan, which is changing the way cancer is diagnosed and treated, and the ACRF Telomere Analysis Centre microscopy facility. In the past 10 years, our microscopy facility has contributed to numerous papers, including seminal works in Nature, Nature Cell Biology, Molecular Cell, Nature Genetics, Cell Stem Cell, Genes & Development, Nature Communications, and more. CMRI is focused on updating and expanding our imaging capacity and needs an Imaging Leader to support these goals.
Work with a team of dedicated professionals
CMRI is looking for an Imaging Leader to drive the growth of our cutting-edge imaging technologies and capabilities. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving advancements in imaging research, ensuring our scientists receive comprehensive training and support, and collaborating with research leaders to maintain excellence in our imaging efforts. You will also play a critical role in pursuing all available avenues to keep our imaging and image analysis technologies at the forefront of innovation.
What you'll do:
- Collaborate with research leaders at CMRI to coordinate and write grants for submission to pursue new imaging instruments and image analysis technologies which are relevant to our future research needs
- Ensure researchers are provided with comprehensive training to appropriately operate the imaging instruments and image analysis computers at CMRI
- Proactively offer imaging specialist support and responses to queries raised by researchers utilising imaging instruments and image analysis computers so that they are enabled to achieve their scientific objectives
- Represent CMRI on the Westmead Research Hub Imaging Scientific Advisory Committee
- Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of all imaging and image analysis technology
- Maintain current knowledge of, and expertise in, cutting edge imaging technologies, instrumentation, and analysis tools and actively pursue and update this knowledge as well as the technologies at CMRI
- Represent the facility at conferences, seminars and events
- Help and support research leaders with writing grants for funding and become subject matter experts on these grants
A rewarding role in every way
- Full time, permanent role – 37.5 hour per week
- Excellent not for profit tax benefits
- A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued
- Peace of Mind with Life Insurance & Income Protection after 12months of service
What can you bring to this role?
We’re looking for an innovative leader who can drive the growth of our imaging technologies, contribute to successful grant applications, and identify new opportunities. You will expand our technology capacity, ensure secure data transfer, and provide comprehensive training and support to users. We need someone who can maintain high user satisfaction, execute repairs and maintenance promptly, manage administrative duties efficiently, and keep expenditures within budget - all while ensuring our imaging technologies stay at the cutting edge of research. Our ideal candidate would be someone with:
- PhD and post-doctoral training in a relevant discipline
- 10+ years of experience with scientific research utilising microscopy of biological materials
- 10+ years of experience with image analysis related to biological materials
- Strong experience in writing successful equipment grant submissions
- Demonstrated ability to interact with stakeholders and facility users through in-person communication, scientific presentations, and written correspondence
- Effective and demonstrated ability with microscopy instruments, laboratory equipment, and related computer and software systems
- Highly proficient in laboratory methods and specimen preparation
- Excellent critical thinking and good time management skills
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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Close date: Friday, 11th April 2025.
Research Assistant
- Join a world-leading, independent medical research institute
- Contribute to the health of future generations/children through medical research
- Located in Westmead— Australia’s foremost biomedical research precinct
Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) is seeking a Staff Scientist/Research Assistant for our Single Cell Analytics Facility.
Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.
CMRI was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.
Work with a team of dedicated professionals
We're looking for an experienced Research Assistant to provide expert services for the Single Cell Analytics Facility and CellBank at CMRI, while also supporting other CMRI Research Facilities as needed. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by delivering high-quality services and support across multiple research platforms. In this role, you'll be empowered to work independently, while also contributing to a collaborative and forward-thinking team environment. You’ll work closely with the Scientific Core Facilities Engagement & Service Support Lead and become an integral part of a team that drives innovation and excellence in research.
What you'll do:
- Proactively support researchers to achieve their scientific objectives through the provision of single cell analytics and long read sequencing services
- Prepare technical reports and contribute to research papers
- Coordinate Single Cell Analytics Facility services with colleagues in other Research Facilities where relevant to streamline and enhance customer experience
- Assist with Cell Line Testing, Custom Culture and other services offered by CellBank one day per week
- Assist with iPSC maintenance, expansion and freezing and other service offered by CMRI’s Genome Engineering Facility
- Assist Scientific Core Facilities Engagement & Service Support Lead to identify potential income generating and cost minimisation opportunities which enable the facility to be financially sustainable and implement these initiatives where directed
- Proactively engage with potential users of the Single Cell Analytics Facility to maximise awareness and utilisation of available single cell analytics capability at CMRI
- Represent CMRI Research Facilities at conferences, seminars and events
- Actively seek projects which promote development of new capabilities of the Single Cell Analytics Facility
- Undertake administrative duties relevant to the activities of the facility
A rewarding role in every way
- A flexible and supportive work environment where everyone’s contribution is highly valued
- Excellent not for profit tax benefits
- Full time role – 37.5. 12 months Fixed Term contract, with a potential to extend past this point
What can you bring to this role?
We are seeking an outgoing and dynamic Research Assistant with a passion for laboratory science and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships with facility users and stakeholders through in-person communication, scientific presentations, and written correspondence. A strong understanding of cell platforms, the specific laboratory equipment, and related software is essential. In this role, you’ll demonstrate advanced lab methods, ensure high-quality specimen preparation, and apply your critical thinking and time management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate would be someone with:
- Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline
- Experience in genomics techniques. There is a preference for experience with single cells genomics including and/or scRNAseq and scATACseq, but this is not a must
- Understanding of the capabilities and applications of 10X Genomics and ONT platforms: This is highly desirable, though not essential
- Proficient in routine cell and molecular biology techniques
- Experience in mammalian cell culture including iPSCs
- Knowledge of cell and molecular biology
- Experience with flow cytometry techniques and/or tissue and cell dissociation protocols: This experience is advantageous but not mandatory
- Proficient computational skills and experience with database programs
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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
CMRI is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Close date: Friday, 4th April 2025.