Project Coordinator
Job Summary
Fixed Term Part Time (0.8) to Full Time (1.0 FTE) Contract June 2027
Based in Katherine NT
(Darwin-based candidates who can travel to the Big Rivers Region will also be considered)
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your project skills while contributing to research that genuinely improves health outcomes for communities
Do you want to work with a nationally respected research organisation and be part of something meaningful
Build your career. Support research that changes lives.
The Opportunity:
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.
This position will coordinate Youth Type 2 Diabetes projects focused in the Big Rivers region of the Northern partnership with communities and primary care services the project will co-design implement and evaluate culturally safe models of holistic diabetes screening and care that focus on mental health wellbeing and improved diabetes management for First Nations young people aged 10-24 across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with young people and communities who is passionate about health equity and who wants to contribute to projects that are co-designed culturally safe and grounded in real-world impact.
If this speaks to your career goals and experience and you would like to know more please see a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria in the Position Description -
What We Can Offer You:
- The opportunity to contribute to impactful community-centred research
- A collaborative and supportive research environment
- The satisfaction of knowing your work improves lives
- Base Salary: $102737 - $111040 per annum (pro rata)
- Total Remuneration Package: $127400 $136902 per annum (pro rata)
- Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
- Salary packaging up to $15900 per annum plus $2650 meal and entertainment card (tax free)
- Option to increase superannuation to 14%
Why Menzies:
Menzies is a national leader in research and education and works to improve 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 knowledge through genuine and effective partnerships with 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.
Want to Know More
For further information about the role please contact:
Tara Dias
Project Manager - Youth Diabetes
How to obtain the Position Description please visit:
Menzies careers website: or
Phone:or
SEEK Applicants are encouraged to view the Position Description via our careers page.
How to Apply:
Simply click the Apply button on the advertisement page to submit your application.
Please upload the following documents:
- A cover letter with responses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description which must be no more than two (2) pages; and
- A current resume and two (2) recent professional referees.
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.
Closing date: Sunday 07 June 2026
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Menzies is the nation's leader in Indigenous and tropical health research. We're discovering ways to improve the health and well-being of people living in Australia and beyond.