Research Assistant Officer

Fixed Term Part-Time (0.8 FTE) or Full-time (1.0 FTE) Contract for 12 Months

Are you an experienced Researcher who is passionate about supporting and empowering First Nations children to hear and learn through improved ear health outcomes

If this sounds like you join our Ear Health Research Program to help make a difference!

The Ear Health Research Program aims to reduce socioeconomic disadvantage of First Nations children through elimination of disabling hearing loss.

This is a Research Assistant/Officer position to assist with the conduct of guided literature searches scoping and systematic reviews and meta-analyses necessary for the update of the National Otitis Media Guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. This work is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council.

The Role:

Some of the key duties of this role include:

• Assisting with search strategies scoping and systematic reviews and meta-analyses including documenting literature searches and managing study selection and quality assessments.
• Use appropriate software and guidelines for conducting and documenting the review processes and decision making (e.g. GRADEpro).
• Contribute to screening search strategies research databases and Endnote library data safety integrity and confidentiality.

Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the position description.

About you:

As a motivated individual you will come with demonstrated research potential evidenced by a track record of co-authored academic publications in peer-reviewed journals. You will also have:

• A tertiary or postdoctoral qualifications or equivalent qualifications or research experience in a health-related field.
• Demonstrated research potential evidenced by a track record of co-authored academic publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting literature searches and managing bibliographic software such as Endnote.
• Ability to manage data accurately securely and in compliance with relevant institutional legislative and regulatory requirements.

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 $79589 - $104787 per annum pro rata (Total remuneration package including superannuation $100802- $129724 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.
• Option to increase superannuation 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:

Professor Amanda Leach AM

Senior Principal Research Fellow

Email:

To obtain the Position Description please visit:

Menzies careers website: or email Human Resources at

How to Apply:

Please click on the Apply button to submit your application. Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

• A current resume;
• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria of no more than 2 pages; and
• Any other relevant supporting documentation.

Closing date: Sunday 5 October 2025