Fixed Term, Full time (1.0) Contract for 12 Months

Based in Alice Springs

Do you possess strong research skills, with expertise in qualitative research methods?

Do you have a passion for meaningful research and translation that seeks to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations in remote locations?

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

The Role:

Menzies School of Health Research has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Officer or Research Fellow to work within the Remote Health Systems and Climate Change Centre (RHC3) in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) to ensure the smooth running of research projects, and to bring about improvements in Aboriginal health in remote Australia.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high quality research as a member of a multi-institutional research team, working with the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence for Strengthening Health Systems in Remote Australia (CRESTRA) to increase health workforce retention in remote communities.

They will also establish and maintain effective and respectful research partnerships with key stakeholders; be able to identify and synthesise existing relevant literature and be involved in professional activities including conferences, workshops and seminars translating research related to these projects.

About you:

As a motivated individual, you will have exemplary verbal and written communication skills with advanced interpersonal skills and a proven track record in writing high quality reports.

You also have:

• A doctoral degree with postgraduate qualification in health or public health with a record of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of tertiary qualification and relevant research.
• Demonstrated understanding of qualitative research, analytical and evaluation skills, approaches and methodologies, and an aptitude to apply these to health services and public health research and evaluation contexts.
• Proven ability to make significant and original high-quality contributions to research through activities such as quality publications and external grant acquisition that expand knowledge and practice in the discipline.

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 whom we work. We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.

The Benefits:

• Base Salary $109,828 - $128,734 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $135,471 - $157,024 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:

Deb Russell

Principal Research Fellow

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:

1. Updated resume

2. A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)

3. Any other relevant supporting documentation

Applicants must be able to demonstrate they have the right to work in Australia.

Closing date: Sunday 11 May 2025

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