Administration and Project Assistant

The Menzies Viral Hepatitis Program is seeking a Project Assistant to provide administrative and project support across the program.The Menzies Viral Hepatitis Program addresses the National Hepatitis B and C Strategies through innovative, community-based research to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory and across northern Australia.The aim of the program is to build strong partnerships to implement a culturally appropriate, holistic model of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with viral hepatitis. The program delivers evidence-based interventions shown to improve the cascade of care and health outcomes for people affected by viral hepatitis.The Role:The Project Assistant will support the successful delivery of projects within the Viral Hepatitis Program. This includes providing administrative support such as arranging travel bookings, assisting with the preparation of annual reports, and maintaining office systems and processes. The role also involves travel to remote communities across the Northern Territory and northern Australia to assist Project Coordinators with participant recruitment and on-the-ground research activities.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.About you:You are a motivated individual with experience working with First Nations communities and organisations. You bring strong engagement skills, leadership, and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.You also have:A relevant tertiary qualification, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.Proven experience in an administrative role (including organising meetings, preparing reports, and managing information).Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new skills as required.Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.Why MenziesMenzies 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.Menzies is committed to providing a culturally inclusive and supportive work environment, and ensuring our workforce is representative of the people with and whom we work. We seek to amplify Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.The benefits:Base Salary $81,837 - $88,613 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $103,410 - $111,212 per annum, pro-rata).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.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:Hannah ReedyProject CoordinatorEmail: hannah.reedy@menzies.edu.au How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au orPhone: 08 8946 8457 orEmail: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au How to Apply:Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application. 1. Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:2. Updated resume3. A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)4. Any other relevant supporting documentation Closing date: Sunday 6 July 2025Position Description - Project Assistant AUD Darwin 0800

Administration and Project Assistant

Fixed-term, two-year contract (0.8-1.0 FTE)
Generous leave provisions, including six weeks annual leave
Salary packaging available - up to $15,900 tax-free

The Menzies Viral Hepatitis Program is seeking a Project Assistant to provide administrative and project support across the program.

The Menzies Viral Hepatitis Program addresses the National Hepatitis B and C Strategies through innovative, community-based research to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory and across northern Australia.

The aim of the program is to build strong partnerships to implement a culturally appropriate, holistic model of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with viral hepatitis. The program delivers evidence-based interventions shown to improve the cascade of care and health outcomes for people affected by viral hepatitis.

The Role:

The Project Assistant will support the successful delivery of projects within the Viral Hepatitis Program. This includes providing administrative support such as arranging travel bookings, assisting with the preparation of annual reports, and maintaining office systems and processes.

The role also involves travel to remote communities across the Northern Territory and northern Australia to assist Project Coordinators with participant recruitment and on-the-ground research activities.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

About you:

You are a motivated individual with experience working with First Nations communities and organisations. You bring strong engagement skills, leadership, and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

You also have:

A relevant tertiary qualification, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
Proven experience in an administrative role (including organising meetings, preparing reports, and managing information).
Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new skills as required.

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.

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

The benefits:

Base Salary $81,837 - $88,613 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $103,410 - $111,212 per annum, pro-rata).
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.

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:

Hannah Reedy

Project Coordinator

Email: hannah.reedy@menzies.edu.au

How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:

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

Phone: 08 8946 8457 or

Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au

How to Apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.

1. Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

2. Updated resume