About the Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR)

Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) focuses on tackling real-world health challenges through research that leads to tangible clinical outcomes. WIMR work spans cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and neurological conditions, with the goal of turning scientific breakthroughs into treatments that improve lives.

WIMR specialise in precision medicine, leveraging advanced technologies such as gene and cell therapies, bacteriophage and plasmid therapies, islet transplantation, bioinformatics, regenerative medicine, and genomics. WIMR discoveries progress to first-in-human clinical trials through partnerships with the Westmead Health Precinct and national collaborators, ensuring rapid translation into patient care. Beyond the clinic, WIMR work closely with industry partners to bridge gaps in healthcare, ensuring that new therapies and innovations reach those who need them most, on a global scale.

About the role

The project officer reports to both the Group Research Leader for Hepatitis B Research and the Community Project Manager, and is responsible for coordinating the development of a novel online web-tool to provide education and support directly to the hepatitis B affected community.

This is a full-time, fixed term position for 8 months, providing maternity leave coverage from March 2026 to October 2026.

Key areas of responsibility for the project officer include:

• Coordinating the development of a patient facing web-tool providing support and education around Hepatitis B lab tests.
• Using skills to expand the user base of a community support forum.
• Developing creative strategies to expand community engagement.
• Taking on administrative duties for forum activities and monthly meetings.
• Engaging with users and community.
• Monitoring activity on the platform, moderating forum posts, and enabling a welcoming culture.
• Preparing data for research publications.
• Communicating with all levels of the institute.
• Providing support to research group and others in the lab.
• Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
• Escalating any priority issues to the Group Research Leader and Project Manager.

To be successful in this role you will need the following education, experience, and technical knowledge:

• Undergraduate degree.
• Strong administration and organisation skills.
• Outstanding time and task management skills.
• Knowledge of online platforms and website management.
• Personable and approachable demeanour.
• Sensitivity to the needs of a population that has faced stigma and discrimination.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• An understanding of hepatitis B biology and clinical practice is highly desirable.
• Experience in communicating health information to priority populations (e.g., Vietnamese and Chinese communities) is highly desirable.

The Westmead Institute for Medical Research is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion. We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision to improve health outcomes.

Applications close 11 January 2026.

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