Research Nurse

Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands StudyChild and Maternal Health Division Full-time, fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about supporting and empowering First Nations colleagues to improve ear health outcomes for children in hospital in a culturally appropriate manner?If this sounds like you, join our Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands team to help make a difference! The Role:We are looking for a passionate and experienced Research Nurse to join the Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands research team which aims to demonstrate that First Nations Health Professionals have a measurable impact in the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) paediatric wards, by conducting ear exams and providing culturally appropriate support and health education for children and their families. We are recruiting a Research Nurse with team management and supervision experience to lead and work within our research team to carry out the study clinical assessments, collect samples, collect data and data entry.  What you will bring to the role:As a motivated individual and qualified professional, you will have current registration as a registered nurse with extensive experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients in a medical field.  You will also have:Proven strong leadership skills and ability to lead and manage a small team.Experience working in paediatric or child health in a hospital or health service setting and experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander colleagues.The ability and experience to approach and yarn with families on the hospital wards to assess if they are suitable and ensure that they have a full understanding of the requirements of the study. The ability to conduct clinical assessments, data collection, medical record checks, and collect and transport specimens for the study. The ability to organise and conduct follow up visits in the hospital, in clinic, community and at home (with potential occasional travel to remote communities via light aircraft or 4WD).  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. 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.  Benefits of working for Menzies:6 weeks annual leaveBase salary of $99,341 - $107,806 per annum, pro-rata Total remuneration package including superannuation and salary packaging benefits of $123,393 – $133,043 per annum, pro-rataSalary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.Option of increasing superannuation contribution 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 this position, please contact: Dr Jemima BeissbarthSenior Research FellowChild and Maternal Health DivisionVia email: Jemima.Beissbarth@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.      A current resume;2.      A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, addressing the selection criteria &3.      Any other relevant supporting documentation. Closing date: Sunday, 6 April 2025.   Position Description_Research Nurse AUD Darwin 0800

Research Nurse

  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Base salary $99,341-107,806 pa, pro-rata
  • Plus salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free

Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands Study

Child and Maternal Health Division

Full-time, fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about supporting and empowering First Nations colleagues to improve ear health outcomes for children in hospital in a culturally appropriate manner?

If this sounds like you, join our Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands team to help make a difference!

 

The Role:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Research Nurse to join the Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands research team which aims to demonstrate that First Nations Health Professionals have a measurable impact in the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) paediatric wards, by conducting ear exams and providing culturally appropriate support and health education for children and their families. We are recruiting a Research Nurse with team management and supervision experience to lead and work within our research team to carry out the study clinical assessments, collect samples, collect data and data entry.

 

What you will bring to the role:

As a motivated individual and qualified professional, you will have current registration as a registered nurse with extensive experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients in a medical field.

 You will also have:

  • Proven strong leadership skills and ability to lead and manage a small team.
  • Experience working in paediatric or child health in a hospital or health service setting and experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander colleagues.
  • The ability and experience to approach and yarn with families on the hospital wards to assess if they are suitable and ensure that they have a full understanding of the requirements of the study. 
  • The ability to conduct clinical assessments, data collection, medical record checks, and collect and transport specimens for the study. 
  • The ability to organise and conduct follow up visits in the hospital, in clinic, community and at home (with potential occasional travel to remote communities via light aircraft or 4WD). 

 

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.

 

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.

 

Benefits of working for Menzies:

  • 6 weeks annual leave
  • Base salary of $99,341 - $107,806 per annum, pro-rata
  • Total remuneration package including superannuation and salary packaging benefits of $123,393 – $133,043 per annum, pro-rata
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.
  • Option of increasing superannuation contribution 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 this position, please contact:

 

Dr Jemima Beissbarth

Senior Research Fellow

Child and Maternal Health Division

Via email: Jemima.Beissbarth@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.      A current resume;

2.      A cover letter of no more than 2 pages, addressing the selection criteria &

3.      Any other relevant supporting documentation.

 

Closing date: Sunday, 6 April 2025.