Senior Research Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time (1.0 FTE) Contract until May 2027 Based in Darwin(Remote working could be considered for the right candidate)  Are you an experienced qualitative researcher passionate about elevating community voices and shaping meaningful research?Join a leading research organisation and contribute to work that informs policy and practice. Grow your impact. Lead research that matters.  The Opportunity:The Communicate Study Partnership is an NHMRC-funded study led by Menzies School of Health Research, in partnership with Northern Territory (NT) Health, the NT Aboriginal Interpreter Service, the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), and Swinburne University of Technology. Essentially, the Study aims to ensure more First Nations patients receive culturally safe healthcare.We are seeking an experienced, highly productive researcher to lead high-quality research and conduct qualitative research that support the development of culturally safe communication practices to strengthen interactions between healthcare providers and First Nations patients. This is an exciting opportunity  for an individual who can demonstrate analytical capability in qualitative methods aligned with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and a demonstrated ability to drive manuscripts and grant applications.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 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: $109,828 - $128,734 per annumTotal Remuneration Package: $135,471  – $157,024 per annum 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 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.  Want to Know More?For further information about the role, please contact:Arvie AbieroProject ManagerEmail: arvie.abiero@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  Click here to see the Position Description AUD Darwin 0800

Senior Research Officer

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

Fixed Term, Full Time (1.0 FTE) Contract until May 2027 

Based in Darwin

(Remote working could be considered for the right candidate)

 

 

Are you an experienced qualitative researcher passionate about elevating community voices and shaping meaningful research?

Join a leading research organisation and contribute to work that informs policy and practice. 

Grow your impact. Lead research that matters.

 

 

The Opportunity:

The Communicate Study Partnership is an NHMRC-funded study led by Menzies School of Health Research, in partnership with Northern Territory (NT) Health, the NT Aboriginal Interpreter Service, the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI), and Swinburne University of Technology. Essentially, the Study aims to ensure more First Nations patients receive culturally safe healthcare.

We are seeking an experienced, highly productive researcher to lead high-quality research and conduct qualitative research that support the development of culturally safe communication practices to strengthen interactions between healthcare providers and First Nations patients. 

This is an exciting opportunity  for an individual who can demonstrate analytical capability in qualitative methods aligned with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and a demonstrated ability to drive manuscripts and grant applications.

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

 

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: $109,828 - $128,734 per annum
  • Total Remuneration Package: $135,471  – $157,024 per annum
  • 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:

Arvie Abiero

Project Manager

Email: arvie.abiero@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

 

 

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