Project Manager

Fixed Term, Full-time (1.0 FTE) Contract to December 2030Based in Darwin The PANDORA study is study that commenced in 2011 and is ongoing. Women were recruited for the study when they were pregnant and now these women and their children are being followed up. Wave 3 is the current wave of the study where children are now 12 – 18 years of age. Wave 3 involves travelling across the NT (urban and remote) and interstate to see women and their children.The DIABETES across the LIFECOURSE: Northern Australia Partnership (the Partnership) is one program of work that aims to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.The Diabetes Partnership are looking for a Project Manager to lead daily research activities of the PANDORA project as well as coordinating the team including supervision of other research staff and leading data collection and management. Some key duties involve:Undertaking the coordination of participant assessments, including management of clinic bookings and required equipment and lab 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. About you: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. You also have: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 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 Benefits:The opportunity to contribute to impactful, community-centred researchA collaborative and supportive research environmentThe satisfaction of contributing to research that improves livesBase Salary $114,014 - $124,170 per annum, pro rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $140,169 - $151,747 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 Fellow Email: 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.auSEEK Applicants: Please note that the Position Description can be found on Menzies’ careers website. How to Apply:Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.   Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:1.     Updated resume2.     A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)3.     Any other relevant supporting documentation  Closing date:  Sunday 29 March 2026  Please click here to view Position Description:Position Description AUD Darwin 0800

Project Manager

  • Fixed Term, Full time (1.0 FTE) Contract to December2030
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Fixed Term, Full-time (1.0 FTE) Contract to December 2030
Based in Darwin

 

The PANDORA study is study that commenced in 2011 and is ongoing. Women were recruited for the study when they were pregnant and now these women and their children are being followed up. Wave 3 is the current wave of the study where children are now 12 – 18 years of age. Wave 3 involves travelling across the NT (urban and remote) and interstate to see women and their children.

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

The Diabetes Partnership are looking for a Project Manager to lead daily research activities of the PANDORA project as well as coordinating the team including supervision of other research staff and leading data collection and management.

 

Some key duties involve:

  • Undertaking the coordination of participant assessments, including management of clinic bookings and required equipment and lab 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.

 

About you:

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.

 

You also have:

  • 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:

  • The opportunity to contribute to impactful, community-centred research
  • A collaborative and supportive research environment
  • The satisfaction of contributing to research that improves lives
  • Base Salary $114,014 - $124,170 per annum, pro rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $140,169 - $151,747 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

SEEK Applicants: Please note that the Position Description can be found on Menzies’ careers website.

 

How to Apply:

Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.   

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

1.     Updated resume

2.     A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)

3.     Any other relevant supporting documentation 

 

Closing date:  Sunday 29 March 2026

 

 Please click here to view Position Description:

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