Project Officer

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.6) FTE Contract for 3 Years  Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your project skills while contributing to research that genuinely improves health outcomes for communities? Do you want to work with a nationally respected research organisation and be part of something meaningful? Build your career. Support research that changes lives.  The Opportunity:Menzies is seeking a Project Officer to join our Renal Health Program, supporting the Big-RIVERS (Regional Integrated Visions for Effective Renal Support) project.Big-RIVERS is a major partnership with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across the Big Rivers region and NT Health, focused on improving kidney health through integrated, regionally driven models of care and strong consumer engagement.This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of community-centred research — contributing to projects that are co-designed, culturally safe, and grounded in real-world impact. Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description. What We Can Offer You:The opportunity to contribute to impactful, community-centred researchA collaborative and supportive research environmentThe satisfaction of knowing your work improves livesBase Salary: $90,872 – $97,646 per annum (pro rata)Total Remuneration Package: $113,787 – $121,509 per annum (pro rata)6 weeks annual leaveSalary packaging up to $15,900 per annum plus $2,650 meal and entertainment card (tax free)Option to increase superannuation to 14% Why MenziesMenzies 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. Want to Know More?For further information about the role, please contact:Sophie PascoeResearch FellowEmail: sophie.pascoe@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     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.  Please apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may close early.  Closing date:  Sunday 01 February 2026Position Description AUD Darwin 0800

Project Officer

  • Fixed Term, Part Time (0.6) FTE Contract for 3 Years
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.6) FTE Contract for 3 Years

 

 

Are you looking for an opportunity to grow your project skills while contributing to research that genuinely improves health outcomes for communities?

 

Do you want to work with a nationally respected research organisation and be part of something meaningful?

 

Build your career. Support research that changes lives.

 

 

The Opportunity:

Menzies is seeking a Project Officer to join our Renal Health Program, supporting the Big-RIVERS (Regional Integrated Visions for Effective Renal Support) project.

Big-RIVERS is a major partnership with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across the Big Rivers region and NT Health, focused on improving kidney health through integrated, regionally driven models of care and strong consumer engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of community-centred research — contributing to projects that are co-designed, culturally safe, and grounded in real-world impact.

 

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

 

What We Can Offer You:

  • The opportunity to contribute to impactful, community-centred research
  • A collaborative and supportive research environment
  • The satisfaction of knowing your work improves lives
  • Base Salary: $90,872 – $97,646 per annum (pro rata)
  • Total Remuneration Package: $113,787 – $121,509 per annum (pro rata)
  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum plus $2,650 meal and entertainment card (tax free)
  • Option to increase superannuation to 14%

 

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.

 

Want to Know More?

For further information about the role, please contact:

Sophie Pascoe

Research Fellow

Email: sophie.pascoe@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   

 

 

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.

 

Please apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may close early.

 

 Closing date:  Sunday 01 February 2026

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