Research Assistant/Research Fellow

Fixed Term, Full time (1.0 FTE) Contract to February 2028This role is based in Alice Springs Do you have demonstrated research skills and can work collaboratively to support project implementation and delivery in remote settings? Menzies is looking for a Research Assistant or Research Fellow to support research projects at the Remote Health Systems and Climate Change Centre in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference. The Role:Menzies is looking for a Research Assistant or Research Fellow who lives in Alice Springs and who will join our dynamic multi-institutional team there, working to bring about improvements in Aboriginal health in remote Australia. The Research Assistant or Research Fellow will join one of Australia’s leading remote health services research teams at the Remote Health Systems and Climate Change Centre in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).The main project the successful applicant will work on is the NHMRC funded Centre of Research Excellence for STrengthening Health Systems in Remote Australia (CRESTRA).  You will be engaging with remote Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and other key remote health stakeholders to codesign, implement and evaluate remote health workforce retention strategies. They will also contribute to cutting edge research that addresses funding inequities and their consequences. The successful applicant will thereby contribute to improving the delivery and funding of comprehensive primary health care and improving health outcomes for populations living in remote Australia. Some additional responsibilities for appointment at a higher level Academic Level B (Research Fellow):Supervise or co-supervise and guide more junior research staff and students.Identify potential future opportunities for collaboration and funding considering existing and emerging priorities and strategic research directions and prepare high-quality proposals and applications. About you:As a motivated individual, you will come with a postgraduate qualification in health or public health with a record of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of tertiary qualification and relevant research. You also have:Proven ability to make significant and original high-quality contributions to research through activities such as quality publications and external grant acquisition that expand knowledge and practice in the discipline.Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of research, analytical and evaluation skills, approaches and methodologies, and an aptitude to apply these to public health research and evaluation contexts. Some additional selection criteria for appointment at higher level Academic Level B (Research Fellow):Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualification and a record of scholarly or professional achievement.Demonstrated capacity to develop, manage and lead research projects including experience in team management, staff supervision or management expertise.  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 $77,121 - $124,742 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $97,939 - $152,350 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.Option 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: Deborah RussellPrincipal Research FellowEmail: deborah.russell@menzies.edu.au 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 this job on the Menzies careers website and then on the green ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of the job description to submit your application.  Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:Updated resumeA statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 3 pages)Any other relevant supporting documentation    Please note that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. The job ad may close early if a suitable applicant is identified, apply now!  Closing date:  Sunday 08 December 2024Position Description AUD Alice Springs 0870

Research Assistant/Research Fellow

  • Fixed Term, Full time (1.0 FTE) Contract to February 2028
  • Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
  • Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Fixed Term, Full time (1.0 FTE) Contract to February 2028

This role is based in Alice Springs

 

Do you have demonstrated research skills and can work collaboratively to support project implementation and delivery in remote settings?

 

Menzies is looking for a Research Assistant or Research Fellow to support research projects at the Remote Health Systems and Climate Change Centre in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).

If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

 

The Role:

Menzies is looking for a Research Assistant or Research Fellow who lives in Alice Springs and who will join our dynamic multi-institutional team there, working to bring about improvements in Aboriginal health in remote Australia. The Research Assistant or Research Fellow will join one of Australia’s leading remote health services research teams at the Remote Health Systems and Climate Change Centre in Mparntwe (Alice Springs).

The main project the successful applicant will work on is the NHMRC funded Centre of Research Excellence for STrengthening Health Systems in Remote Australia (CRESTRA).  You will be engaging with remote Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services and other key remote health stakeholders to codesign, implement and evaluate remote health workforce retention strategies. They will also contribute to cutting edge research that addresses funding inequities and their consequences. The successful applicant will thereby contribute to improving the delivery and funding of comprehensive primary health care and improving health outcomes for populations living in remote Australia.

 

Some additional responsibilities for appointment at a higher level Academic Level B (Research Fellow):

  • Supervise or co-supervise and guide more junior research staff and students.
  • Identify potential future opportunities for collaboration and funding considering existing and emerging priorities and strategic research directions and prepare high-quality proposals and applications.

 

About you:

As a motivated individual, you will come with a postgraduate qualification in health or public health with a record of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of tertiary qualification and relevant research.

 

You also have:

  • Proven ability to make significant and original high-quality contributions to research through activities such as quality publications and external grant acquisition that expand knowledge and practice in the discipline.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of a wide range of research, analytical and evaluation skills, approaches and methodologies, and an aptitude to apply these to public health research and evaluation contexts.

 

Some additional selection criteria for appointment at higher level Academic Level B (Research Fellow):

  • Completion of a PhD or equivalent qualification and a record of scholarly or professional achievement.
  • Demonstrated capacity to develop, manage and lead research projects including experience in team management, staff supervision or management expertise.

 

 

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 $77,121 - $124,742 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $97,939 - $152,350 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.
  • Option 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:

 

Deborah Russell

Principal Research Fellow

Email: deborah.russell@menzies.edu.au

 

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

 

How to Apply:

Please click on this job on the Menzies careers website and then on the green ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of the job description to submit your application. 

 

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

  • Updated resume
  • A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 3 pages)
  • Any other relevant supporting documentation   

 

Please note that applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. The job ad may close early if a suitable applicant is identified, apply now!

 

 

Closing date:  Sunday 08 December 2024

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