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Fixed Term, Part Time (0.5 FTE) Contract until November 2025

Do you have demonstrated administration and project skills and have a passion for working with First Nations communities and organisations?

Menzies is looking for a Project Assistant to support Youth Type 2 Diabetes projects in Katherine NT.
If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.

The Role:
The ‘Diabetes Across the Lifecourse: Northern Australia Partnership’ is a collaboration between health service providers, policy makers, researchers, and communities across Northern Australia based at Menzies School of Health Research.
We are seeking a Project Assistant who will contribute to the team’s community-based, co-design work that aims to implement a strengths-based approach to support and improve health and social and emotional wellbeing of young people with type 2 diabetes. We are looking to offer the right candidate a part time (0.5 FTE -18 hours per week) fixed term contract until November 2025.
Some additional responsibilities for appointment at a higher-level PAT 5:

• Take a leading role in the preparation and implementation of knowledge translation and dissemination strategies associated with research outputs.
• Contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of training, co-design and promotion activities.

About you:
As a motivated individual, you will come with strong communication skills and
The ability to build strong productive relationship with a range of stakeholders and research partners.
You also have:

• Completion of a Diploma, with relevant work experience; or a combination of education/ training and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in a culturally sensitive and accountable manner that is supportive and collaborative of Aboriginal individuals, families and communities for the betterment of Aboriginal health and wellbeing.

Some additional selection criteria for appointment at higher level PAT 5:

• Completion of a tertiary qualification; or other formal qualification with post certificate relevant work experience.
• Experience assisting with events coordination along with planning and implementation of programs and initiatives within strategies.

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 $71,645 - $85,865 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $91,586 - $108,031 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:
Jen Redway
Project Manager
Email: jennifer.redway@menzies.edu.au

How 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 the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.
Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

• Updated resume
• A 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 10 November 2024