Fixed Term, Part Time Contract (0.3 FTE) until December 2025Based in Cairns Do you have demonstrated research skills, and have a passion for working with First Nations communities affected by diabetes?If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference. The Role:The Diabetes Across the Lifecourse: Northern Australia Partnership is seeking a talented researcher to contribute to multiple research studies that use clinical, research and administrative data to better understand the burden of diabetes and related conditions in Far North Queensland.The Partnership has a range of research projects that aim to enhance prevention, early-intervention and management of diabetes. All projects work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations, and communities.The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership to Diabetes Partnership projects in Far North Queensland, by engaging with key Far North Queensland stakeholders including chairing the FNQ Advisory Group and other forums as appropriate.The Senior Research Fellow will contribute to the development of new priorities and strategic research directions, including the contribution to research proposal submissions to external funding bodies and provide exemplary research and evaluation leadership, management and cultural integrity within all allocated research and evaluation projects including project planning, grants applications, ethics preparation, recruitment, fieldwork, data analysis and reporting. About you:As a motivated individual, you will come with demonstrated experience in design and conduct of research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.You also have:A research doctorate or equivalent qualifications and/or experience.Established expertise in diabetes and/or related conditions.Experience in successful preparation of high-quality research manuscripts for publication, and external grant acquisition submissions. Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description. Why Menzies:As a national leader in research and education that improves health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and populations across our region, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses, Menzies School of Health Research continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The Benefits:Base Salary $128,399 - $146,717 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $156,519 - $178,591per 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:Renae KirkhamPartnership LeadEmail: renae.kirkham@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 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 Please note this role is available for immediate start and 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 06 October 2024 Position Description AUDCairns4870