Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands Study

This position is designated for female Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only.

Based in Darwin

Full-time, Fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026

Are you an experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (AHP) who is passionate about supporting and empowering First Nations colleagues to improve ear health outcomes for children in hospital in a culturally appropriate manner?

If this sounds like you, join our Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands team to help make a difference!

The Role:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to join the Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands research team.

The Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands research team aims to demonstrate that First Nations Health Professionals have a measurable impact in the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) paediatric wards, by conducting ear exams and providing culturally appropriate support and health education for children and their families. We are recruiting an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to work within our research team to carry out the study clinical assessments, collect samples, collect data and data entry, as directed by the Team Leader.

What you will bring to the role:

As a motivated and qualified professional, you will have current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, with extensive experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients in a medical field.

You will also have:

1. Experience working in paediatric or child health in a hospital or health service setting and experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander colleagues.
2. The ability and experience to approach and yarn with families on the hospital wards to assess if they are suitable and ensure that they have a full understanding of the requirements of the study.
3. The ability to conduct clinical assessments, data collection, medical record checks, and collect and transport specimens for the study, according to the expectations of the study requirements.
4. The ability to organise and conduct follow up visits in the hospital, in clinic, community and at home (with potential occasional travel to remote communities via light aircraft or 4WD).

This is a female identified role. An applicant's gender is a genuine occupational requirement of this position, authorised by s35 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) and Division 4 (s30, ss1 & ss2a, c, g, e & h) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.

For the full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria, see the Position Description for this position.

Why Menzies?

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

We are 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.

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

Benefits of working for Menzies:

• Base Salary $90,872 - $97,646 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $113,787 - $121,509 per annum).
• Indigenous Knowledge Allowance $3,340 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 of increasing superannuation contribution to 14%

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact:

Christine Wigger

Research Nurse – Team Leader

Child and Maternal Health Division

Via email: [email protected]

How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:

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

Phone: 08 8946 8626 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. A current resume;
2. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining your skills and experience relevant to this role and addressing your ability to fulfil the responsibilities and requirements for this position;
3. Any other relevant supporting documentation.

Closing date: Sunday, 29th June 2025

• Position Description - Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner