Fixed Term, Part-time (0.5 FTE) Contract for 2 years

Based in Alice Springs

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

Are you an experienced First Nations researcher with expertise in qualitative research methods?

Join our great team of experienced researchers

at Menzies’ Remote Health Systems and Climate Change Centre

in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).

The Role:

Menzies is seeking an experienced First Nations researcher to provide research support to 4 research projects that are being undertaken as part of SPLASH, a successful NHMRC Collaborations in Health Services Research grant, which will strengthen place-based health services research collaboration and capacity in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).

The projects include implementing and evaluating a new Aboriginal Health Practitioner-led hospital discharge process, increasing understanding of continuous glucose monitoring feasibility in remote Aboriginal kidney transplant patients, improving cultural safety for Aboriginal patients admitted to ICU and improving cultural safety of emergency department triage for Aboriginal patients at Alice Springs Hospital.

About you:

You will come with demonstrated research experience working in a culturally responsive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, communities, and organisations.

You also have:

• Well-developed capacity to consult, collaborate and negotiate effectively with people from diverse cultures and a wide range of stakeholders, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health practitioners and policymakers.
• 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.
• Ability to contribute to academic peer-reviewed papers, manuscripts, study protocols and project reports.

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 $109,828 - $128,734 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $135,471 - $157,024 per annum).
• Indigenous Knowledge Allowance as additional.
• 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:

Supriya Mathew

Associate Professor

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 3 pages)

3. Any other relevant supporting documentation

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

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.

Closing date: Sunday 29 June 2025

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