Fixed Term, Full Time (1.0 FTE) Contract to December 2027

Are you an emerging leader with qualitative research experience in health, policy or social sciences?

Do you have a passion for working ethically with Aboriginal communities?

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

The Role:

Menzies School of Health Research is looking for a Research Fellow to support an Aboriginal-led study on the Commercial Determinants of Indigenous Health: Project White-Ant. This research project aims to support Aboriginal communities to identify and mitigate harms caused by commercial practices to health and wellbeing while maximising the benefits from commercial systems.

The project and position will involve extensive qualitative and policy-based research with Aboriginal people and important players in the policy space in the NT. The role will also require developing and managing relationships with community organisations across the NT to facilitate and implement data collection and community engagement in ways that are appropriate and tailored to each community. We are looking for someone with passion and experience to play an important role in driving our study.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Play a leading role in the design and conduct of research activities through the use of a range of methodologies, including qualitative research and policy analysis, with Aboriginal communities across the NT.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders, organisations and community members from Aboriginal communities across the NT.
• Supervise and mentor junior research staff.

About you:

As an experienced researcher, you will bring a PhD in health or social sciences with a record of relevant research experience.

You also have:

• Experience working in regional and remote Aboriginal communities and with/for Aboriginal community organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to make significant and original high-quality contributions to research through activities such as quality publications and external grant acquisition, in Australia and/or internationally, that expand knowledge and practice in the discipline.
• Demonstrated experience providing guidance and support to junior staff members.

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 $121,170 - $128,734 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $148,327 - $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:

Beau Cubillo

Senior 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:

• Updated resume
• A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
• Any other relevant supporting documentation

Closing date: Sunday 02 November 2025

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