Fixed Term, Full-time Contract (1.0 FTE) – until 30 June 2028
Based in Darwin
Do you have demonstrated project management skills, and have a passion for working with First Nations communities and organisations?
Menzies is looking for a Project Manager to oversee multiple synergistic research projects focused on improving care for chronic conditions in remote communities.
If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.
The Role:
The successful candidate for this role will work closely with study investigators and health service partners to ensure the successful undertaking and coordination of research and translation projects focused on health systems improvements. Current projects include a focus on care for diabetes in pregnancy, strengthening the remote health workforce, and improving integrated health care delivery for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and kidney disease.
The position will oversee preparation of applications and reports to ethics committees, health service partners, research governance offices and funding bodies; prepare and manage budgets; support recruitment and supervision of other team members; coordinate implementation and evaluation activities; and play a pivotal role in internal and external stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
About you:
We would like you to bring your strong project management skills, your ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders and your sound communication skills to this role.

You also have:

• A relevant postgraduate qualification, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Experience in the research and/or health care sectors
• Demonstrated ability to write high-level reports.
• Demonstrated financial management experience, including a sound knowledge of budgetary processes, invoicing, payments, and acquittals.

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 $114,014 - $124,170 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $140,169 - $151,747 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:

Please refer the Job description for details