Are you passionate about clinical research and want a career that makes a difference? Join our team of health research professionals!About the Role:Menzies is looking for a Research Midwife/Nurse to be part of a 5-year longitudinal study in First Nations children that were recruited from two existing clinical trials to form a birth cohort to age 6 years. This study will build on existing data and collect data up to 6 years to determine early life risk factors and biomarkers for lung health indicators.The Research Midwife/Nurse will be responsible for participant recruitment, from the two existing trials, obtaining informed consent and follow-up visits that include clinical data and specimen collection, storage and transportation. This role primarily works on this research study; however, will also contribute across other respiratory studies as part of the Respiratory Health Group. This position will be based in Darwin and will require travel to remote communities (by light aircraft or 4WD) for up to 5 days per trip and up to 10 times per year.What you will bring to the roleAs an enthusiastic, qualified health professional, you will have tertiary qualifications in midwifery or nursing with subsequent experience of at least four (4) years, and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).You will also have exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with community stakeholders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the ability to work collaboratively with health professionals and academic colleagues. You will have the ability to work sensitively in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings with the skills to engage and communicate with First Nations peoples.Why MenziesMenzies 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 all people we work with. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position. Benefits of working for MenziesExciting career opportunity with one of Australia’s leading health research institutes.Lead change and help make a positive impact.Base salary of $89,426 - $97,048 (GSL 7) per annum (total remuneration salary package including superannuation of $113,280 - $121,890 per annum).6 weeks annual leave, significant salary packaging benefits and other market leading conditions.If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact:Cate WilsonClinical Research ManagerChild Health DivisionVia email: Cate.Wilson@menzies.edu.au How to Apply:Applicants are required to provide:Cover letter;Current resume;Responses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description, which must be no less than two (2) pages; andAny other relevant supporting documentation.To obtain the Position Description, or for more information on how to apply for this position, please visit Menzies careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or phone Human Resources on 08 8946 8626.Closing date: Sunday, 9th October 2022. Position Description - Research Midwife/Nurse AUDDarwin0800