Fixed Term, Full time (1.0 FTE) or Part Time (0.8 FTE) Contract until December 2025. Based in Cairns Do you have a passion for engaging with and mobilising stakeholders, strong project management skills, and experience or ability to undertake research administration tasks? Menzies is looking for a Project Coordinator to undertake engagement and co-design research activities.If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference. The Role:Enter The Diabetes Across the Lifecourse: Northern Australia Partnership commenced in 2011 in the Northern Territory and expanded into Far North Queensland (FNQ) in 2016.Originally focused on the establishment of a clinical register and research activities to improve the care and outcomes for women (and their babies) who have had a pregnancy complicated by diabetes, our work has now expanded to include a focus on type 2 diabetes in children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.This leadership role will undertake engagement and co-design activities to improve health systems and health outcomes to reduce diabetes related risks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women before, during and after pregnancy. About you:As a motivated individual, you will come with a passion for engaging with and mobilising stakeholders, of working in a culturally responsive manner, strong project management skills, and the experience/ability to undertake research administration skills. You also have:Tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in a relevant field (e.g. public health); or extensive management experience and proven management expertise in a research or capacity development setting; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.Demonstrated project management/coordination experience including the capacity to prioritise tasks, time management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders from varied backgrounds. 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. The Benefits:Base Salary $96,260 to $104,463 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $119,881 to $129,232 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.Options to increase Super 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 the role, please contact:Tara DiasSenior Research OfficerEmail: tara.dias@menzies.edu.au How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au orPhone: 08 8946 8409 orEmail: 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:Updated resumeA statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)Any other relevant supporting documentation Closing date: Sunday 13 October 2024Position Description AUDCairns4870