Projects and Communications Officer

Projects and Communications Officer

Full Time Fixed Term to 31 December 2026 with the possibility of extension subject to availability of funding

Salary range: $81383 $93253 per annum pro rata plus employer Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contribution and generous Salary Packaging

About NARI

The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is Australias leading independent non-profit medical research institute dedicated to ageing. Recognised internationally for excellence in translational research NARI builds evidence to improve health and aged care systems policies and practices that promote the health wellbeing and quality of life of older people.

Our vision is a world where all older people are respected included and have the opportunity to age well. Guided by our core valuesExcellence Collaboration Inclusion and Integritywe work in partnership with the NARI Community Advisory Panel older people carers communities and stakeholders to ensure our research is relevant meaningful and impactful.

NARIs research spans five key program areas organised within two research divisions:

• Research that supports healthy ageing including preventative and early intervention programs
• Research to reduce the morbidity and mortality of conditions associated with ageing
• Research that enhances paid and unpaid carers skills knowledge confidence health and well-being and quality of life
• Research that improves health and aged care systems processes and practices
• Research that addresses societal issues associated with ageing

NARI also leads the Melbourne Ageing Research Collaborative (MARC) a unique collaboration of health research aged care government and advocacy organisations working together to improve the lives of older people as well as a consultancy and commercialisation division.

NARI plays a vital role in informing policy shaping practice and fostering a more inclusive and age-friendly society.

Further information about NARI our people working at NARI and its governance structure is available at

About the role

NARI is offering an opportunity for a full time Projects and Communications Officer to join our dynamic Consultancy and Commercialisation Division within the Institute. The Projects and Communications Officer will assume responsibilities to provide advanced projects management planning and communications support to the Division and research teams within the Institute.

Please refer to the position description for full details about this role.

To be successful for this role

• The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor degree ideally in business administration communications government or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience
• Candidates must meet the selection criteria as stated in the position description

Eligibility

• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have a legal entitlement to work in Australia.
• As part of the onboarding process NARI will arrange for new employees to complete a national police check.

Why work for NARI

• Opportunity to work with Australias leading independent non-profit medical research institute
• Opportunity for hybrid work
• Extremely generous Salary packaging options
• Located in Parkville precinct good public transport and bike path access
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive team environment and the opportunity to work with dedicated and passionate research support team

How to apply

Applications must include a CV and cover letter including responses to Selection Criteria.

To view the position description visit the NARI website through your chosen employment platform (e.g. SEEK Swag)

For enquiries please contact Alyssa Welch at

Applications close 5pm Friday 2 January 2026