First Nations Project Assistant

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.5 FTE) Six (6) Month Contract Do you have demonstrated administration and project skills and have a passion for working with First Nations communities and organisations Menzies is looking for a First Nations Project Assistant to facilitate consumer engagement activities for a Cardiovascular Disease Check NT project.  If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference. The Role:The Renal Health Program sits within the Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Division.  The program has a strong focus on evidence translation, identifying new and innovative strategies to improve services and health care for people with complex chronic conditions. It has a strong focus on consumer-driven research and the team is committed to developing and maintaining strong relationships with consumers to support their research and policy priorities. Under the direction of the Renal Health Program Manager and working closely with other team members, this role will be responsible for facilitating consumer engagement activities initially for the Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Check NT project.The position will work closely with stakeholders, other program areas in WPCD and Indigenous Reference Groups to identify and engage with consumers of cardiology and endocrinology services interested in advising on project activities. About you:As a motivated individual, you will come with strong communication skills and the ability to build strong productive relationship with a range of stakeholders and research partners.You also have:Completion of a Diploma, with relevant work experience; or a combination of education/ training and relevant experience.            Ability to work with community members either in a one-on-one setting or group capacity. Demonstrated previous experience of undertaking administrative duties. 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 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). This position therefore only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.    The Benefits:Base Salary $73,938 - $79,582 per annum pro rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $94,246 - $100,794 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.Option to increase Super to 14%. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:James HarleyRenal Program ManagerEmail: james.harley@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 resumeA statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)Any other relevant supporting documentation    Please note this role is available for immediate start and applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. The job ad may close early if a suitable applicant is identified, apply now! Closing date:  Sunday 02 March 2025Position Description AUD Darwin City 0800

First Nations Project Assistant

  • Fixed Term, Part time (0.5 FTE) Six (6) Month Contract
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.5 FTE) Six (6) Month Contract

 

Do you have demonstrated administration and project skills and have a passion for working with First Nations communities and organisations 

Menzies is looking for a First Nations Project Assistant to facilitate consumer engagement activities for a Cardiovascular Disease Check NT project.  

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

 

The Role:

The Renal Health Program sits within the Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Diseases Division.  The program has a strong focus on evidence translation, identifying new and innovative strategies to improve services and health care for people with complex chronic conditions. It has a strong focus on consumer-driven research and the team is committed to developing and maintaining strong relationships with consumers to support their research and policy priorities.

Under the direction of the Renal Health Program Manager and working closely with other team members, this role will be responsible for facilitating consumer engagement activities initially for the Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Check NT project.

The position will work closely with stakeholders, other program areas in WPCD and Indigenous Reference Groups to identify and engage with consumers of cardiology and endocrinology services interested in advising on project activities.

 

About you:

As a motivated individual, you will come with strong communication skills and the ability to build strong productive relationship with a range of stakeholders and research partners.

You also have:

  • Completion of a Diploma, with relevant work experience; or a combination of education/ training and relevant experience.           
  • Ability to work with community members either in a one-on-one setting or group capacity.
  • Demonstrated previous experience of undertaking administrative duties.

 

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 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). This position therefore only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.  

 

The Benefits:

  • Base Salary $73,938 - $79,582 per annum pro rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $94,246 - $100,794 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.
  • Option to increase Super to 14%.

 

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact:

James Harley

Renal Program Manager

Email: james.harley@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   

 

Please note this role is available for immediate start and applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. The job ad may close early if a suitable applicant is identified, apply now!

 

Closing date:  Sunday 02 March 2025

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