Project Officer

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.5 FTE) to Full time (1.0) Contract to 31 December 2026Based in Darwin   Do you have skills and experience working in projects and operational support roles, and a passion for working with remote communities? Menzies is looking for a First Nations Project Officer to help improve the health of women with diabetes in pregnancy and their children. If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.  The Role:Menzies School of Health Research is looking for a First Nations Project Officer to work within the PANDORA study. This study commenced in 2011 as part of the DIABETES Across the LIFECOURSE: Northern Australia Partnership collaboration.A key aim of our Partnership is to investigate and improve the health of women with diabetes in pregnancy and their children. Our research seeks to understand the relationship between diabetes in pregnancy and clinical outcomes, including long term, for mothers and their children.The successful candidate will be expected to undertake clinical assessments and health surveys with the study participants, undertaking regular travel, as part of their role.You will also be expected to be able to undertake phlebotomy and specimen collection, or willingness to undertake training for phlebotomy and specimen collection, from adults and children, and process and store pathology specimens for analysis and transport to laboratories and storage as required.  About you:As a motivated individual, you will come with sound verbal and written communication skills that enable sensitive and effective communication with a wide range of people including internal and external stakeholders and people from diverse cultures. You also have:Tertiary qualification in a related health field with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of health-related experience and/or education. Proven organisational and time management skills, punctuality and strong record keeping abilities including experience gained through community projects.  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 that improves 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 into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). This position therefore only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.    The Benefits:Base Salary $90,872 - $97,646 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $113,787 - $121,509 per annum).Indigenous Knowledge Allowance as additionalGenerous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free. 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:Ally GiustinoProject CoordinatorPh: 08 8946 8497Email: allyson.giustino@menzies.edu.au [AG5]  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 18 May 2025 Position Description AUD Darwin 0800

Project Officer

  • Fixed Term, Part Time (0.5 FTE) to Full time (1.0) Contract to 31 Dec 2026
  • Indigenous Knowledge Allowance as additional
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.5 FTE) to Full time (1.0) Contract to 31 December 2026

Based in Darwin
 
 
 

Do you have skills and experience working in projects and operational support roles, and a passion for working with remote communities?

 

Menzies is looking for a First Nations Project Officer to help improve the health of women with diabetes in pregnancy and their children.

 

If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

 

 

The Role:

Menzies School of Health Research is looking for a First Nations Project Officer to work within the PANDORA study. This study commenced in 2011 as part of the DIABETES Across the LIFECOURSE: Northern Australia Partnership collaboration.

A key aim of our Partnership is to investigate and improve the health of women with diabetes in pregnancy and their children. Our research seeks to understand the relationship between diabetes in pregnancy and clinical outcomes, including long term, for mothers and their children.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake clinical assessments and health surveys with the study participants, undertaking regular travel, as part of their role.

You will also be expected to be able to undertake phlebotomy and specimen collection, or willingness to undertake training for phlebotomy and specimen collection, from adults and children, and process and store pathology specimens for analysis and transport to laboratories and storage as required. 

 

About you:

As a motivated individual, you will come with sound verbal and written communication skills that enable sensitive and effective communication with a wide range of people including internal and external stakeholders and people from diverse cultures. 

You also have:

  • Tertiary qualification in a related health field with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of health-related experience and/or education.
  • Proven organisational and time management skills, punctuality and strong record keeping abilities including experience gained through community projects.

 

 

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 that improves 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 into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

 

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT). This position therefore only be open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.  

 

The Benefits:

  • Base Salary $90,872 - $97,646 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $113,787 - $121,509 per annum).
  • Indigenous Knowledge Allowance as additional
  • 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.

 

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:

Ally Giustino

Project Coordinator

Ph: 08 8946 8497

Email: allyson.giustino@menzies.edu.au [AG5] 

 

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:

  1. Updated resume
  2. A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
  3. Any other relevant supporting documentation 

 

Closing date:  Sunday 18 May 2025

 

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