Career Opportunities: Program Quality, Impact and Learning Lead (44144)

Requisition ID 44144 - Posted  - Infection, Immunity and Global Health - Tropical Diseases - MCRI-Parkville - Australia - VIC - Job Function (1)

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Role Type: 2-year full time contract
Salary: $144,745 p.a plus superannuation 

The opportunity:

The Program Quality, Impact and Learning Lead plays a key role in strengthening program quality and effectiveness, supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) across major global health programs including the Leadership for Learning Health Systems Program, ReALiSE, Vaccine Champions Program, and World Scabies Program. The role facilitates implementation of a Learning Health Systems approach across Melbourne Children’s Global Health (MCGH), supporting partnerships and system improvement in collaboration with governments, universities, health services and NGOs in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

What you’ll do

• Support Program Managers and Researchers to meet quality standards in program and research design and delivery, including co-convening the PROM Working Group
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks across MCGH and large programs and build capability in monitoring and evaluation practice
• Facilitate a Learning Health Systems approach to Global Health partnerships through the MCGH Collaboration Framework and tools
• Evaluate the effectiveness of partnerships and Learning Health Systems implementation across MCGH
• Prepare annual quality and effectiveness reporting for the MCGH Global Health Advisory Committee

What you’ll bring

• Masters/PhD qualification in relevant field including international development, global health or public health
• Demonstrated high-level understanding of and experience in applying a range of MEL methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative methods, preferably within a Global Health or international development context
• Extensive experience in project management across multiple projects, preferably within a Global Health or international development context
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary team to deliver outcomes
• High-level facilitation and training skills

Please view the position description here.

Any questions? Reach out to Jane Hawtin at jane.hawtin@mcri.edu.au**.**

What you’ll enjoy

• Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more
• Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements
• Supporting high-impact programs improving child and adolescent health outcomes
• Play a key role in advancing work at Australia’s largest child health research institute
• Feel supported through our health and wellbeing program, which includes complimentary access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Access a comprehensive paid parental leave program for both birth and non-birthing parents, with support throughout the parenting lifecycle

Who we are

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem-solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are 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.   

Apply now!

If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply by submitting:

• Your resume
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

Ensure these documents are combined into a single PDF file.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace. We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings. Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier-free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

For any questions related to the recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Recruitment Team at recruitment@mcri.edu.au. Ensure that you include the position number and job title in the subject line. Please refrain from sharing your application to this email address.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

No recruitment agencies please.

Applications close: Friday 22 May 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight time  
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