Head of Education

Public Health & Health Research
Fixed Term, Ongoing Contract
Based in Darwin

Do you have the vision and enthusiasm that will help you excel in this position, which sits at the exciting intersection of public health, health research and education?

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

The Role:
Menzies is looking for a Head of Education to provide strategic leadership and direction to education activities in the areas of public health and health research. They will lead the Education Team that delivers the Menzies postgraduate Public Health and Health Research Program for Charles Darwin University, and explore ways to extend education activities into alternative formats, levels and pathways. The Head of Education will work closely with other leaders in Menzies, the broader public health and health research industries, CDU, and the community to further educational innovations.

About you:
An important prerequisite for this position is significant experience in and understanding of public health practice and health research, which they can bring to higher education and other educational settings.

You also have:

- A relevant doctoral qualification or equivalent.

- Demonstrated academic excellence and/or public health achievements evidenced by an outstanding contribution to a relevant discipline area of public health, health research and/or education.

- Experience in the effective design, development, accreditation, delivery, analysis, and evaluation of education programs and/or public health programs.

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.

Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and for whom we work. We seek to amplify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.

The Benefits:

- Base Salary $157,715 - $200,551 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $192,993 - $243,146 per annum).

- 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.

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

Sharon Thompson
Education Coordinator
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

Closing date: Sunday 13 April 2025

• Position Description