Research Nurse (PANDORA & INSPIRE)

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.8 FTE) to Full time (1.0 FTE) Contract to June 2030 Based in Alice Springs(Please note this is a female-identified role)  Are you an experienced Research Nurse looking tosupport meaningful research?  Do you have a passion for working with First Nations communities and organisations?Support research that matters. Shape outcomes. Create real impact.  The Role:The DIABETES Across the LIFECOURSE: Northern Australia Partnership is a collaboration between health service providers, policy makers, researchers, and communities across Northern Australia. This exciting Research Nurse role will contribute to two studies: PANDORA and INSPIRE. The PANDORA research study seeks to understand the relationship between diabetes in pregnancy and clinical outcomes, including long term, for mothers and their children. Whilst the INSPIRE study aims to improve health outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with youth onset type 2 diabetes.The role will include liaising with participants and their families about each study, being a point of contact for study participants, and undertaking clinical assessments and health surveys with the study participants. The ability to work in a culturally responsive way with participants, families, and communities is central to this role. If this role speaks to your experience and ambitions, we invite you to review the position description for a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and selection criteria as found on our careers page - http://careers.menzies.edu.au. What We Can Offer You:The opportunity to contribute to impactful researchA collaborative and supportive research environmentThe satisfaction of contributing to research that improves livesBase Salary: $102,725 – $111,040 per annum pro rataTotal Remuneration Package (including superannuation): $127,386 – $136,902 per annum pro rataSalary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax-freeOption to increase Super to 14%Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave 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.  Considerations:Please note this is a female identified role. An applicant's gender is a genuine occupational requirement of this position, authorised by s35 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) and Division 4 (s30, ss1 & ss2a,c,g,e,& h) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.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:Tara DiasProject Manager – Youth Diabetes Email: tara.dias@menzies.edu.au  How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au. The Position Description link is located at the bottom of the job advertisement page, orEmail: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au   How to Apply:Simply click the ‘Apply’ button on the advertisement page to submit 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 31 May 2026 Click Here for a copy of the Position Description - Research Nurse (PANDORA and INSPIRE) AUD Alice Springs 0870

Research Nurse (PANDORA & INSPIRE)

  • Fixed Term Contract to June 2030
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary Packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.8 FTE) to Full time (1.0 FTE) Contract to June 2030

 

Based in Alice Springs

(Please note this is a female-identified role)

 

 

Are you an experienced Research Nurse looking to

support meaningful research?  

Do you have a passion for working with First Nations communities and organisations?

Support research that matters. Shape outcomes. Create real impact.

 

 

The Role:

The DIABETES Across the LIFECOURSE: Northern Australia Partnership is a collaboration between health service providers, policy makers, researchers, and communities across Northern Australia. This exciting Research Nurse role will contribute to two studies: PANDORA and INSPIRE. 

The PANDORA research study seeks to understand the relationship between diabetes in pregnancy and clinical outcomes, including long term, for mothers and their children. Whilst the INSPIRE study aims to improve health outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with youth onset type 2 diabetes.

The role will include liaising with participants and their families about each study, being a point of contact for study participants, and undertaking clinical assessments and health surveys with the study participants. The ability to work in a culturally responsive way with participants, families, and communities is central to this role.

If this role speaks to your experience and ambitions, we invite you to review the position description for a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities and selection criteria as found on our careers page - http://careers.menzies.edu.au.

 

What We Can Offer You:

  • The opportunity to contribute to impactful research
  • A collaborative and supportive research environment
  • The satisfaction of contributing to research that improves lives
  • Base Salary: $102,725 – $111,040 per annum pro rata
  • Total Remuneration Package (including superannuation): $127,386 – $136,902 per annum pro rata
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax-free
  • Option to increase Super to 14%
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave

 

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. 

 

Considerations:

Please note this is a female identified role. An applicant's gender is a genuine occupational requirement of this position, authorised by s35 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) and Division 4 (s30, ss1 & ss2a,c,g,e,& h) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.

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:

Tara Dias

Project Manager – Youth Diabetes

Email: tara.dias@menzies.edu.au

 

How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au. The Position Description link is located at the bottom of the job advertisement page, or

Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au 

 

How to Apply:

Simply click the ‘Apply’ button on the advertisement page to submit 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 31 May 2026

 

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