Aboriginal Health Practitioner

September 12, 2024

Menzies School of Health Research

Darwin

PART TIME & CONTRACT & FULL TIME

Fixed Term, part time (0.8FTE) to full time (1.0FTE) contract – until 30/06/2026

This position is designated for female Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only.

Are you interested in developing or strengthening research skills? Do you have experience working with research participants, patients or working in either maternal/child health or within remote Indigenous community health environments?

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

The role:
Menzies is looking for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner to join the Azithromycin at Birth Trial research team. Be part of a new, randomised controlled trial to assess whether a single dose of oral azithromycin given before birth will reduce the rate of bacterial infections in mothers and babies.

The Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner will work with the Azithromycin at birth research team to screen and recruit women into the trial and following up mums and babies. They will do clinical assessments, collect samples, collect data and data entry. They will be joining a friendly and supportive team, with training on study procedures and the opportunity to develop their research skills and knowledge.

This position is based in Darwin and will require travel to remote communities (by light aircraft or 4WD) for participant recruitment for up to three (3) days per trip, up to ten (10) trips per year.

We are seeking a person who has an interest in developing research skills, who may or may not have previous experience conducting research. This role requires good communication skills, including with people who may be in challenging times in their lives, and so experience in working with patients, clients, research participants or community members will be valuable. You will have the ability to engage with Aboriginal people and people from diverse cultures as well as the ability to work collaboratively with research colleagues and our health professional partners.

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
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 $88,054 - $94,618 per annum, pro-rata (total remuneration package including superannuation $110,526 - $118,009 per annum, pro-rata).
Indigenous Knowledge Allowance of $3,236 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.

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:

Dr Jemima Beissbarth
Senior Research Officer – Child and Maternal Health Division
Email: Jemima.Beissbarth@menzies.edu.au

How 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: