Project Coordinator

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.8) to Full Time (1.0 FTE) Contract June 2027 Based in Katherine, NT (Darwin-based candidates who can travel to the Big Rivers Region will also be considered)  Are you looking for an opportunity to use 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:The DIABETES Across the LIFECOURSE: Northern Australia Partnership is a collaboration between health service providers, policy makers, researchers, and communities across Northern Australia based at Menzies School of Health Research.This position will coordinate Youth Type 2 Diabetes projects focused in the Big Rivers region of the Northern Territory. In partnership with communities and primary care services, the project will co-design, implement, and evaluate culturally safe models of holistic diabetes screening and care that focus on mental health, wellbeing and improved diabetes management for First Nations young people aged 10-24 across the region. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with young people and communities, who is passionate about health equity, and who wants to contribute to projects that are co-designed, culturally safe, and grounded in real-world impact.If this speaks to your career goals and experience, and you would like to know more, please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the Position Description - http://careers.menzies.edu.au If you have been impacted by severe weather events in Katherine and are interested in the role but unable to put in an application, please get in touch to discuss options. 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: $99,341 - $107,806 per annum (pro rata)Total Remuneration Package: $123,442 – $133,092 per annum (pro rata)Generous leave provisions, including 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:Tara DiasProject ManagerEmail: tara.dias@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.auSEEK Applicants are encouraged to view the Position Description via our careers page. How to Apply:Simply click the ‘Apply’ button on the advertisement page to submit your application.Please upload the following documents: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. 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.  Closing date:  Sunday 12 April 2026 Please click here to read the Position Description -Position Description AUD Katherine 0850

Project Coordinator

  • Fixed Term, Part Time (0.8) to Full Time (1.0 FTE) Contract until June 2027
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.8) to Full Time (1.0 FTE) Contract June 2027

 

Based in Katherine, NT 

(Darwin-based candidates who can travel to the Big Rivers Region will also be considered)

 

 

Are you looking for an opportunity to use 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:

The DIABETES Across the LIFECOURSE: Northern Australia Partnership is a collaboration between health service providers, policy makers, researchers, and communities across Northern Australia based at Menzies School of Health Research.

This position will coordinate Youth Type 2 Diabetes projects focused in the Big Rivers region of the Northern Territory. In partnership with communities and primary care services, the project will co-design, implement, and evaluate culturally safe models of holistic diabetes screening and care that focus on mental health, wellbeing and improved diabetes management for First Nations young people aged 10-24 across the region. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with young people and communities, who is passionate about health equity, and who wants to contribute to projects that are co-designed, culturally safe, and grounded in real-world impact.

If this speaks to your career goals and experience, and you would like to know more, please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the Position Description - http://careers.menzies.edu.au

 

If you have been impacted by severe weather events in Katherine and are interested in the role but unable to put in an application, please get in touch to discuss options.

 

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: $99,341 - $107,806 per annum (pro rata)
  • Total Remuneration Package: $123,442 – $133,092 per annum (pro rata)
  • Generous leave provisions, including 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:

Tara Dias

Project Manager

Email: tara.dias@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

SEEK Applicants are encouraged to view the Position Description via our careers page.

 

How to Apply:

Simply click the ‘Apply’ button on the advertisement page to submit your application.

Please upload the following documents:

  • 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.

 

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.

 

Closing date:  Sunday 12 April 2026

 

Please click here to read the Position Description -

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