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Job Description
Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands Study
Child and Maternal Health Division
Fulltime fixedterm contract until 30 June 2026
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about supporting and empowering First Nations colleagues to improve ear health outcomes for children in hospital in a culturally appropriate manner
If this sounds like you join our Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands team to help make a difference!
The Role:
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Research Nurse to join the Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands research team which aims to demonstrate that First Nations Health Professionals have a measurable impact in the Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) paediatric wards by conducting ear exams and providing culturally appropriate support and health education for children and their families. We are recruiting a Research Nurse with team management and supervision experience to lead and work within our research team to carry out the study clinical assessments collect samples collect data and data entry.
What you will bring to the role:
As a motivated individual and qualified professional you will have current registration as a registered nurse with extensive experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients in a medical field.
You will also have:
- Proven strong leadership skills and ability to lead and manage a small team.
- Experience working in paediatric or child health in a hospital or health service setting and experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander colleagues.
- The ability and experience to approach and yarn with families on the hospital wards to assess if they are suitable and ensure that they have a full understanding of the requirements of the study.
- The ability to conduct clinical assessments data collection medical record checks and collect and transport specimens for the study.
- The ability to organise and conduct follow up visits in the hospital in clinic community and at home (with potential occasional travel to remote communities via light aircraft or 4WD).
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 lifethreatening illnesses Menzies continues to translate its research into effective partnerships and programs in communities across Australia and the AsiaPacific 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.
Benefits of working for Menzies:
- 6 weeks annual leave
- Base salary of $99341 $107806 per annum prorata
- Total remuneration package including superannuation and salary packaging benefits of $123393 $133043 per annum prorata
- Salary packaging up to $15900 per annum and $2650 meal and entertainment card tax free.
- Option of increasing superannuation contribution 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 this position please contact:
Dr Jemima Beissbarth
Senior Research Fellow
Child and Maternal Health Division
How to Apply:
Please click on the Apply button to submit your application.Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:
1. A current resume;
2. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the selection criteria &
3. Any other relevant supporting documentation.
Closing date: Sunday 6 April 2025.
Employment Type
Full-Time
