Aboriginal Health Practitioner

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

Are you passionate about supporting Aboriginal mums and babies working with community and building your research skills through meaningful health research

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

This is an Aboriginal Health Practitioner position to support the delivery of the Azithromycin At Birth Trial a randomised controlled trial examining whether a single dose of oral azithromycin given before birth can reduce bacterial infections in mothers and babies. This research aims to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes particularly for Aboriginal families.

The Role:

Some of the key duties of this role include:

This position is based in Darwin and includes travel to remote communities by light aircraft or 4WD for participant recruitment for up to five (5) days per trip and up to two (2) trips per month.

Please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the Position Description.

About you:

As a motivated and community-focused health professional you will have a strong interest in contributing to health research and improving outcomes for mothers and babies. You may or may not have previous research experience and will be supported to build your skills. You will also have:

• Qualifications and experience as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.
• Demonstrated experience working with patients clients research participants or community members.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with Aboriginal people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team.

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.

The Benefits:

• Base salary $90872 - $97646 per annum pro-rata (total remuneration package including superannuation $113787 - $121509 per annum pro-rata).
• Indigenous Knowledge Allowance of $3340 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:

Dr Jemima Beissbarth

Senior Research Fellow

Child and Maternal Health Division

Email:

To obtain the Position Description please visit:

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To Apply:

Please click on the Apply button to submit your application.

Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

1. A cover letter with responses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description which must be no more than two (2) pages; and

2. A current resume and two (2) recent professional referees.

Closing date: Sunday 15th February 2026.