Fixed Term, Part Time (0.8 FTE) Contract for 12 months

Based in Darwin

Do you possess strong engagement and workforce training skills, with the ability to draw on clinical and cultural knowledge to facilitate learning outcomes?

Are you passionate about improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations impacted by mental illness or wellbeing concerns?

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

The Role:

Menzies is looking for a Indigenous Training Lead to provide clinical and training expertise in the development and delivery of training and include mentoring Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers or trainers as part of our mental health research program, Stay Strong project.

The Stay Strong project aims to improve mental health and wellbeing for Indigenous adults and young people as well as rural and disadvantaged populations more broadly, by promoting a holistic approach through a range of resources.

Some key duties include:

• Managing training activities nationally for the Stay Strong program and eMental Health in Practice project including engagement and consultation with services, awareness raising and promotion, delivery of training and conduct of research and evaluation.
• Provide advocacy and support in fostering links with partners and stakeholders to promote the implementation and evaluation of the Stay Strong approach, digital mental health and related resources including Wellmob and Head to Health.
• Provide clinical knowledge and expertise to support effective, relevant, and high-quality training, implementation activities, resource development and evaluation within the Mental Health research theme.

About you:

As a highly motivated individual, you will come with strong leadership capacity, and highly developed communication skills.

You also have:

• A Tertiary qualification in a relevant health related field with previous experience in a clinical mental health setting.
• Demonstrated engagement and workforce training skills, with ability to draw on clinical and cultural knowledge to facilitate learning outcomes.
• A strong track record of delivering high quality training workshops with demonstrated understanding of trauma informed principles and workshop evaluation activities.

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

Why Menzies:

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

The Benefits:

• Base Salary $99,341 - $107,806 per annum, pro rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $123,442 - $133,092 per annum, pro rata).
• Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave, pro rata.
• 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.

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

Josie Povey

P: 08 8946 8487

Email: [email protected]

How 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 [email protected]

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

This position will only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. 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).

Closing date: Sunday 30 March 2025

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