• Fixed Term, Part Time (0.2 FTE) up to Full Time (1.0 FTE) Contract until December 2025
• Base Salary $128,399 to $167,470 per annum pro rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $156,519 to $178,591 per annum pro rata)
• This role could be based in either Darwin, Alice Springs or Cairns

Do you have demonstrated research skills, and have a passion for working with First Nations communities affected by type 2 diabetes?

If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

The Role:

The Diabetes Across the Lifecourse: Northern Australia Partnership is seeking a talented First Nations researcher to support existing projects (such as those focused on diabetes in pregnancy), and to develop, lead, and sustain his/her own program of work. The Partnership has a range of research projects that aim to enhance prevention, early-intervention and management of diabetes. All projects work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations, and communities.

The successful candidate will provide research expertise (clinical, epidemiological, or qualitative) to guide analyses planning for existing (to be negotiated with relevant Chief Investigator) and future research projects. They will contribute to, and where required, lead data management, data analyses and interpretation of research findings. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate the ability and commitment to mentoring students and staff. 

This role could be based in either Darwin, Alice Springs or Cairns.

Some additional responsibilities for appointment at Level D:

• Design and deliver high quality original research which adhere to best practice in research integrity and ethics and promote cross-institutional cooperation and partnerships by engaging with researchers across Menzies, CDU and nationally, and preparation of research proposal submissions to external bodies.
• Secure resources through competitive grant submissions or philanthropic sources, to support ongoing salary beyond the current contract, and to create and expand a program of research; oversee the management and successful completion of such grants.

About you:

As a motivated individual, you will come with demonstrated experience in design and conduct of research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.

You also have:

• A research doctorate or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience in health research, including an understanding of participant engagement and recruitment, data collection methodologies and analysis.
• Demonstrated previous experience supervising, teaching, and/or mentoring.

Additional criteria for appointment at Level D:

• Demonstrable achievements in research planning and implementation involving multi-disciplinary teams and multi-institutional stakeholder relationships.
• A significant record of independent research achievements leading to high quality research outputs, success in attracting competitive grants and contract research funding, exceptional ability to sustain research collaborations and partnerships, and research demonstrating high impact on policy or practice.

Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.

Why Menzies:

As a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies School of Health Research continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. 

The Benefits:

• Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.
• Option to increase Super to 14%.

Menzies is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). This position therefore only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.  

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

Renae Kirkham

Partnership Lead

Email: renae.kirkham@menzies.edu.au

To obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or

Phone: 08 8946 8409 or

Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au

How to Apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. 

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

• Updated resume
• A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
• Any other relevant supporting documentation   

 Closing date:  Sunday 20 October 2024