Project Officer

Expression of InterestInternal Vacancy - EOI open for one week onlyProject Officer - Community & Stakeholder Engagement Great internal opportunity within the Diabetes across the Lifecourse team, driving the coordination of research activities and liaison between communities and research participants!Part Time (0.6FTE), fixed term contract ending December 2024GSL 5-6, based on experience - Base salary $73,670 - $87,901Based in Darwin About your new role: Menzies School of Health Research is looking engage a Project Officer – Community & Stakeholder Engagement (Project Officer) to undertake a pivotal role with our Diabetes in Pregnancy project. This position is designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander female applicants only. The role will report to the Senior Research Officer.This role will work with the team to support engagement and co-design activities with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait women, communities, and health professionals to reduce diabetes risks before, during, and after pregnancy. This role will also support other engagement activities within the wider Diabetes team, including secretariat support for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group. This role will build relationships with the study’s stakeholders, provide administrative support (contacting participants, promoting activities, recording study data) under the direction of the Senior Research Officer. The Project Officer will support participant recruitment, and where required, collect quantitative and qualitative research data in accordance with ethical, cultural, and confidentiality requirements.This Darwin based part-time role will require regular travel within the Top End and be able to be flexible with their work patterns during travel weeks.  It will suit someone who enjoys working with communities to support healthier lifestyles and who is passionate about community-led approaches.  What you will bring to the roleAs an enthusiastic, resourceful and motivated individual, the successful applicant will have:Relevant tertiary qualifications, or a combination of qualifications and experience.Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage and work collaboratively with community stakeholders, service providers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations.An understanding of, or an ability to acquire understanding, of research processes and the cultural, ethical and confidentiality considerations for conducting research with human participants.Experience with basic computer software applications including Microsoft Office Suite and internet browsers, notably with good data entry skills.Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.Ability to work under routine supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.Additional selection criteria for appointment at higher level (GSL 6):Degree qualification in a related health field with subsequent experience.Experience working in a research setting and demonstrated experience in undertaking stakeholder engagement.Demonstrated initiative and capacity to work independently without direct supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.Experience conducting secretariat duties. What you will get:Menzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses. If making a positive health impact in Australia and across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to translate our research into effective programs and partnerships in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and find enduring solutions to health problems that matter.As a recognised national leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, education and research training, 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 First Nations voices in all aspects of our work. Benefits of working for MenziesExciting career development opportunity within a large and established collaborative research program6 weeks annual leave, significant salary packaging benefits and other market leading conditionsAttractive base salary (GSL 5 - GSL 6) $73,630 - $87,901 per annum, pro-rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $95,232 - $111,542 per annum, pro-rata) If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:Tara DiasSenior Research OfficerWellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Divisiontara.dias@menzies.edu.auTel: 8946 8528  How to Apply:Please click on the 'Apply' button to submit your application.  Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:Cover letter stating your interest in the roleUpdated resumeA statement addressing the Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages)Any other relevant supporting documentation   Applicants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The successful candidate will be required to provide suitable evidence of vaccinations to Menzies Human Resources. Closing date:  Sunday 19 February 2023  This Position is designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women only.Please note 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 1984The position will only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. 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)  5277 - Position Description AUD Darwin 0800