Father Frank Flynn Fellow – Maternal Health

Fixed Term, Full-time (1.0 FTE) Contract until December 2028 The Father Frank Flynn Fellowship, established in 1989 in recognition of Father Flynn’s contributions to ophthalmological and public health work, is funded by the Northern Territory Department of Health (NT Health). The Fellowship supports the appointment of a senior researcher in a field of mutual strategic priority for NT Health and Menzies School of Health Research.For the current round, NT Health and Menzies have agreed that the Fellowship will focus on maternal health, with an emphasis on improving outcomes for women, families and communities across the Northern Territory—particularly First Nations women. The objectives of the Fellowship are to:Conduct high-quality research, research training and public health education;Develop and implement a research program to address key maternal health priorities relevant to the Northern Territory community;Contribute to policy development and planning processes that will enhance maternal health outcomes in the NT; andPlay a key role in local and national application of research findings to improve the health and well-being of Territorians. The Role:Some of the key duties of this role include:Develop and lead a maternal health research program at Menzies, undertaking independent, high-quality research that contributes to improved outcomes for mothers and babies in the NT.Establish and strengthen collaborative partnerships with government departments, health services, universities and community organisations to align research programs with institutional and national priorities, facilitate research translation and maximise impact.Secure external research funding from competitive granting bodies, government agencies, industry and philanthropic organisations to support and expand maternal health initiatives.Lead and promote the maternal health research agenda at Menzies, contributing to institutional strategy, visibility and reputation nationally and internationally. Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description. About you:As a motivated individual, you will come with demonstrated capability and understanding of approaches required to develop a place-based research agenda, appropriate for the NT, in partnership with health services and community.You also have:A PhD (or equivalent) in maternal health or a relevant field or demonstrated progress towards attaining a PhD (or equivalent) within an agreed timeframe.Proven ability to build and maintain productive collaborations with government, policymakers, service providers and research institutions.Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing the research capacity of others and contributing to the advancement of maternal health through education, engagement and collaboration. 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 $157,715.00 - $172,830.00 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $192,993 - $210,224 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:Alan Cassalan.cass@menzies.edu.au  How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or Phone: 08 8946 8409 orEmail: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au 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 12 October 2025Position Description AUD Darwin 0800

Father Frank Flynn Fellow - Maternal Health

  • Fixed Term, Full-time Contract to December 2028
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Fixed Term, Full-time (1.0 FTE) Contract until December 2028

 

The Father Frank Flynn Fellowship, established in 1989 in recognition of Father Flynn’s contributions to ophthalmological and public health work, is funded by the Northern Territory Department of Health (NT Health). The Fellowship supports the appointment of a senior researcher in a field of mutual strategic priority for NT Health and Menzies School of Health Research.

For the current round, NT Health and Menzies have agreed that the Fellowship will focus on maternal health, with an emphasis on improving outcomes for women, families and communities across the Northern Territory—particularly First Nations women.

 

The objectives of the Fellowship are to:

  • Conduct high-quality research, research training and public health education;
  • Develop and implement a research program to address key maternal health priorities relevant to the Northern Territory community;
  • Contribute to policy development and planning processes that will enhance maternal health outcomes in the NT; and
  • Play a key role in local and national application of research findings to improve the health and well-being of Territorians.

 

The Role:

Some of the key duties of this role include:

  • Develop and lead a maternal health research program at Menzies, undertaking independent, high-quality research that contributes to improved outcomes for mothers and babies in the NT.
  • Establish and strengthen collaborative partnerships with government departments, health services, universities and community organisations to align research programs with institutional and national priorities, facilitate research translation and maximise impact.
  • Secure external research funding from competitive granting bodies, government agencies, industry and philanthropic organisations to support and expand maternal health initiatives.
  • Lead and promote the maternal health research agenda at Menzies, contributing to institutional strategy, visibility and reputation nationally and internationally.

 

Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.

 

About you:

As a motivated individual, you will come with demonstrated capability and understanding of approaches required to develop a place-based research agenda, appropriate for the NT, in partnership with health services and community.

You also have:

  • A PhD (or equivalent) in maternal health or a relevant field or demonstrated progress towards attaining a PhD (or equivalent) within an agreed timeframe.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain productive collaborations with government, policymakers, service providers and research institutions.
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing the research capacity of others and contributing to the advancement of maternal health through education, engagement and collaboration.

 

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 $157,715.00 - $172,830.00 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $192,993 - $210,224 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:

Alan Cass

alan.cass@menzies.edu.au

 

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 humanresources@menzies.edu.au

 

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 12 October 2025

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