Team Leader – Ear Health Research Study

Team Leader - Ear Health Research Study  (Research Nurse or Senior Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner) Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands StudyFull-time, Fixed-term contract until 30 June 2026 Are you an experienced Registered Nurse or Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner who is passionate about supporting and empowering Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 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 Team Leader to join the Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands research team. The Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands research team 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 Team Leader 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. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team, with all necessary training provided on any research and clinical methods you will need. About You: As a motivated individual and qualified professional, you will have current registration as a registered nurse, or current registration as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner, 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 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).  Why MenziesMenzies 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. The Benefits:Base salary RN 2 /PAT 7, $99,341 - $107,806 per annum (total remuneration salary package including superannuation $123,393 – $133,043 per annum).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 this position, please contact: Dr Joanne Howes Clinical Trial Coordinator - Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands StudyEmail: Joanne.Howes@menzies.edu.au To obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au 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:Cover letter with responses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description (not more than two (2) pages); andCurrent resume and 2 recent professional referees. Closing date:  Sunday, 23rd February 2025  Position Description - Team Leader AUD Darwin City 0800

Team Leader - Ear Health Research Study

  • Fixed term contract to 30 June 2026
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free

Team Leader - Ear Health Research Study 

(Research Nurse or Senior Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner)

 Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands Study

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

 

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse or Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner who is passionate about supporting and empowering Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 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 Team Leader to join the Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands research team.

The Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands research team 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 Team Leader 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.

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team, with all necessary training provided on any research and clinical methods you will need.

 

About You:

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

You will also have:

  1. Proven strong leadership skills and ability to lead and manage small team.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. The ability to conduct clinical assessments, data collection, medical record checks, and collect and transport specimens for the study.
  5. 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).

 

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.

 

The Benefits:

  • Base salary RN 2 /PAT 7, $99,341 - $107,806 per annum (total remuneration salary package including superannuation $123,393 – $133,043 per annum).
  • 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 this position, please contact:

 Dr Joanne Howes

Clinical Trial Coordinator - Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands Study

Email: Joanne.Howes@menzies.edu.au

 

To obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au 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. Cover letter with responses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description (not more than two (2) pages); and
  2. Current resume and 2 recent professional referees.

 

Closing date:  Sunday, 23rd February 2025

 

 

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