Project Manager- The PANDORA Study

Fixed Term, Full-time Contract until 31/12/2030  The DIABETES across the LIFECOURSE: Northern Australia Partnership (the Partnership) is a program of work at Menzies School of Health Research that aims to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.The Partnership’s PANDORA study commenced in 2011 and is ongoing. Women with and without diabetes in pregnancy were recruited for the study when they were pregnant and now these women and their children are being followed up for the third Wave of this study (Wave 3). Wave 3 is focusing on seeing women and their children to better understand the impact of diabetes in pregnancy.The Partnership is looking for a Project Manager to lead the PANDORA study. This will involve leading daily research activities, supervision of other research staff and leading data collection and management. Key duties involve:The coordination of participant assessments, including management of clinic bookings and required equipment and laboratory supplies, as well as rostering and supervision of staff, ensuring adherence to the current PANDORA Study Protocol. Managing project budgets (with support) and overseeing compliance with funding agreements.Maintenance and nurturing of existing relationships as well as the development of new working relationships with community stakeholders in established study sites. We are looking for:As a motivated individual, you will come with a track record of engagement, leadership, and advisory experience with robust impact. You will be confident in supporting and mentoring a small team of employees.Other skills:Tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in a relevant field; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise in a research or capacity development setting; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.Proven financial management experience, including a sound knowledge of budgetary processes, invoicing, payments and acquittals, and experience in managing multiple budgets concurrently. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, with experience in writing reports and applications from a variety of different funding sources.  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 and works to improve 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 knowledge through genuine and effective partnerships with 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 $114,014.00 - $124,170.00 per annum, pro rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $140,169.00 - $151,747.00 per annum, pro rata)Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leaveSalary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax freeOption 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:Anna WoodSenior Research FellowEmail: anna.wood@menzies.edu.au How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au orPhone: 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    Closing date:  Sunday 01 February 2026Position Description AUD Darwin 0800

Project Manager- The PANDORA Study

  • Fixed Term, Full time Contract to 31/12/2030
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Fixed Term, Full-time Contract until 31/12/2030

 

 

The DIABETES across the LIFECOURSE: Northern Australia Partnership (the Partnership) is a program of work at Menzies School of Health Research that aims to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Partnership’s PANDORA study commenced in 2011 and is ongoing. Women with and without diabetes in pregnancy were recruited for the study when they were pregnant and now these women and their children are being followed up for the third Wave of this study (Wave 3). Wave 3 is focusing on seeing women and their children to better understand the impact of diabetes in pregnancy.

The Partnership is looking for a Project Manager to lead the PANDORA study. This will involve leading daily research activities, supervision of other research staff and leading data collection and management.

 

Key duties involve:

  • The coordination of participant assessments, including management of clinic bookings and required equipment and laboratory supplies, as well as rostering and supervision of staff, ensuring adherence to the current PANDORA Study Protocol.
  • Managing project budgets (with support) and overseeing compliance with funding agreements.
  • Maintenance and nurturing of existing relationships as well as the development of new working relationships with community stakeholders in established study sites.

 

We are looking for:

As a motivated individual, you will come with a track record of engagement, leadership, and advisory experience with robust impact. You will be confident in supporting and mentoring a small team of employees.

Other skills:

  • Tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in a relevant field; or extensive management experience and proven management expertise in a research or capacity development setting; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
  • Proven financial management experience, including a sound knowledge of budgetary processes, invoicing, payments and acquittals, and experience in managing multiple budgets concurrently.
  • Exemplary written and verbal communication skills, with experience in writing reports and applications from a variety of different funding sources.

 

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 and works to improve 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 knowledge through genuine and effective partnerships with 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 $114,014.00 - $124,170.00 per annum, pro rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $140,169.00 - $151,747.00 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%

 

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:

Anna Wood

Senior Research Fellow

Email: anna.wood@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 01 February 2026

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