Project Assistant

Based in Darwin THE ROLE:Menzies is seeking an experienced Project Assistant to provide high-level, comprehensive administrative and secretariat support to the Otitis Media Evidence Upgrade (OMEGA) Program. This role includes administering high-level meetings including preparing agendas, taking minutes, coordinating communications and following up on actions arising. The Project Assistant will also organise travel arrangements, maintain administrative systems, and ensure all research activities comply with legislative and regulatory compliance requirements and institutional policies, procedures and practices.  Working closely with the Ear and Hearing Health research team, the Project Assistant will contribute to program milestones that enhances ear health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. About youAs a highly motivated professional, you possess demonstrated, strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultures. You also have: Diploma or Certificate IV and extensive administrative experience or an equivalent combination of qualifications and substantial relevant experience in a similar role.Proven experience in providing high-level administrative and secretariat role.Demonstrated experience in managing events, travel arrangements and financial processes. 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 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 benefitsBase 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-freeOption to increase superannuation 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: Professor Amanda LeachSenior Principal Research FellowChild and Maternal Health DivisionMenzies School of Health ResearchE: amanda.leach@menzies.edu.au  To obtain the Position Description, please visit Menzies’ careers website at http://careers.menzies.edu.au. The Position Description link is located at the bottom of the job advertisement page; or email Menzies Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au.  How to ApplyClick the ‘Apply’ button on the advertisement page and include the following in the submission of your application:A cover letter with responses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description, which must be no more than two (2) pages; andA current resume and two (2) recent professional referees. Closing date: Sunday 22 March 2026.Please click this link to obtain Position Description for Project Assistnat AUD Darwin 0800

Project Assistant

  • Fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTE) contract for 12 months.
  • Generous leave provisions, including six weeks annual leave.
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free.

Based in Darwin

 

THE ROLE:

Menzies is seeking an experienced Project Assistant to provide high-level, comprehensive administrative and secretariat support to the Otitis Media Evidence Upgrade (OMEGA) Program. This role includes administering high-level meetings including preparing agendas, taking minutes, coordinating communications and following up on actions arising. The Project Assistant will also organise travel arrangements, maintain administrative systems, and ensure all research activities comply with legislative and regulatory compliance requirements and institutional policies, procedures and practices.

 

Working closely with the Ear and Hearing Health research team, the Project Assistant will contribute to program milestones that enhances ear health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.

 

About you

  • As a highly motivated professional, you possess demonstrated, strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people from diverse cultures. You also have:
  • Diploma or Certificate IV and extensive administrative experience or an equivalent combination of qualifications and substantial relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Proven experience in providing high-level administrative and secretariat role.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing events, travel arrangements and financial processes.

 

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 $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

Option to increase superannuation 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:

 

Professor Amanda Leach

Senior Principal Research Fellow

Child and Maternal Health Division

Menzies School of Health Research

E: amanda.leach@menzies.edu.au

 

To obtain the Position Description, please visit Menzies’ careers website at http://careers.menzies.edu.au. The Position Description link is located at the bottom of the job advertisement page; or email Menzies Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au.

 

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button on the advertisement page and include the following in the submission of your application:

  • A cover letter with responses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description, which must be no more than two (2) pages; and
  • A current resume and two (2) recent professional referees.

 

Closing date: Sunday 22 March 2026.

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