Partnerships and Strategy Manager
Partnerships and Strategy Manager
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Job Description
Fixed Term Part Time (0.8 FTE) to Full Time (1.0 FTE) 2 year contract
Are you interested in a new challenge and keen to develop or strengthen your stakeholder engagement management and strategy skills in research partnerships and cross-sectoral collaboration
If this sounds like you join our team to help make a difference.
The Role:
Top End Aboriginal Health Research Alliance (TEAHRA) is an NHMRC-accredited Research Translation Centre based in the Top End of the Northern Territory and is a collaboration between Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services NT Government Research and Education Institutions and funders. TEAHRAs purpose is to facilitate Aboriginal-led research that makes a difference to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in the Top End. Menzies is the TEAHRA administering partner and employing agency.
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.
Current TEAHRA partners are:
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Danila Dilba Health Service (DDHS)
Katherine West Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (KWHB)
Malala Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (Malala)
Menzies School of Health Research (Menzies)
Northern Territory Health (NT Health)
Northern Territory Primary Health Network (NTPHN)
Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (Sunrise)
TEAHRA is seeking to engage a Partnerships and Strategy Manager to ensure the effective coordination of all activities within the partnership including operations communications stakeholder engagement cross-sectoral collaboration and advocacy. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and project management skills and will be flexible adaptable and able to deal with a range of tasks both complex and routine. The role is based at the Menzies School of Health Research which is the administrating partner of TEAHRA.
This position is based in Darwin with some travel to remote communities across the Top End of the Northern Territory by air or road.
About you:
Youre a motivated and skilled professional with tertiary qualifications in business administration management or policy related fields or extensive experience working in board governance senior executive management or administration is highly regarded.
You also bring
- Strong organisational and Coordination skills
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills along with a proven ability to build strong collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Motivation be able to work independently and in a team and be flexible.
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 $114014 - $124170 per annum pro-rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $140169 - $151747 per annum pro-rata).
- Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15900 per annum and $2650 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 Leisa McCarthy
Deputy Director First Nations Engagement and Research Strategy
How to obtain the Position Description:
The position description is attached to this email.
If you have any questions or need further information feel free to contact Human Resources.
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How to Apply:
Please click on the Apply button to submit your application.
Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents
- A Statement addressing the Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages)
- Updated resume
- Any other relevant supporting documentation
Closing date: Sunday 24 August 2025
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
