TEAHRA Senior Communications Officer

Fixed Term, Full Time (1.0 FTE) or Part Time (0.8 FTE) Contract to June 2027 Lead high-level communications initiatives that strengthen organisational priorities and showcase research that makes a difference.  Who We’re Looking For:Top End Aboriginal Health Research Alliance (TEAHRA) is an NHMRC-accredited Research Translation Centre based in the Top End of the Northern Territory and a collaboration between Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, NT Government, Research and Education Institutions, and funders. TEAHRA’s purpose is to facilitate Aboriginal-led research that makes a difference to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in the Top End. The Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) is the auspice organisation for TEAHRA and the employing agency.  TEAHRA is in search of a Senior Communications Officer to undertake a broad range of communications-led activities that will support the Communications Strategy. This role will work with a small team consisting of the Executive Director (part-time) and the Partnerships and Strategy Manager. The preferred candidate will demonstrate the ability to:Lead professional writing and editing with the ability to work with partners to translate complex research findings into content for a wide variety of audiences.Engage with key partners and stakeholders to provide high-quality and strategic communications and advocacy advice.Coordinate with partners the preparation and dissemination of TEAHRA promotion materials for public release through reports, website, social media and through partners.   Contribute to writing research grant applications, acquittal reports, and academic publications. 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. found on our careers page - http://careers.menzies.edu.au. What We Can Offer You:The opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting executive leadership and organisational priorities.A collaborative and professional environment that values strong governance and operational excellence.Meaningful work that contributes to high-impact programs and organisational success.Base Salary: $117,434 to $127,895 per annum, pro rata.Total Remuneration Package (including superannuation): $144,191 to $156,080 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 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. 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:Kate RaceTEAHRA Partnerships and Strategy ManagerEmail: kate.race@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.auFor SEEK applicants, please know that you can obtain the position description from visiting our careers page. How to Apply:Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.  Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:Updated resume.A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages).Any other relevant supporting documentation.    Closing date:  Sunday 03 May 2026 Please Click Here to View Position Description AUD Darwin 0800

TEAHRA Senior Communications Officer

  • Fixed Term, Full-time or Part Time Contract to June 2027
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 & $2,650 pa Meal & Ent Card Tax Free

Fixed Term, Full Time (1.0 FTE) or Part Time (0.8 FTE) Contract to June 2027

 

Lead high-level communications initiatives that strengthen organisational priorities and showcase research that makes a difference.

 

 

Who We’re Looking For:

Top End Aboriginal Health Research Alliance (TEAHRA) is an NHMRC-accredited Research Translation Centre based in the Top End of the Northern Territory and a collaboration between Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, NT Government, Research and Education Institutions, and funders. TEAHRA’s purpose is to facilitate Aboriginal-led research that makes a difference to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in the Top End. The Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies) is the auspice organisation for TEAHRA and the employing agency. 

TEAHRA is in search of a Senior Communications Officer to undertake a broad range of communications-led activities that will support the Communications Strategy. This role will work with a small team consisting of the Executive Director (part-time) and the Partnerships and Strategy Manager. 

The preferred candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

  • Lead professional writing and editing with the ability to work with partners to translate complex research findings into content for a wide variety of audiences.
  • Engage with key partners and stakeholders to provide high-quality and strategic communications and advocacy advice.
  • Coordinate with partners the preparation and dissemination of TEAHRA promotion materials for public release through reports, website, social media and through partners.   
  • Contribute to writing research grant applications, acquittal reports, and academic publications.

 

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. found on our careers page - http://careers.menzies.edu.au.

 

What We Can Offer You:

  • The opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting executive leadership and organisational priorities.
  • A collaborative and professional environment that values strong governance and operational excellence.
  • Meaningful work that contributes to high-impact programs and organisational success.
  • Base Salary: $117,434 to $127,895 per annum, pro rata.
  • Total Remuneration Package (including superannuation): $144,191 to $156,080 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 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.

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:

Kate Race

TEAHRA Partnerships and Strategy Manager

Email: kate.race@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

For SEEK applicants, please know that you can obtain the position description from visiting our careers page.

 

How to Apply:

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

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

  • Updated resume.
  • A cover letter addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages).
  • Any other relevant supporting documentation.   

 

Closing date:  Sunday 03 May 2026

 

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