Research Officer

• Fixed Term, FTE contract to July 2027
• Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free

Are you a First Nations researcher or advocate of cultural safety passionate about improving healthcare experiences?

Menzies is looking for a First Nations Research officer to support the Communicate Study Partnership. The role offers flexibility to match your skills, interests, and career goals.

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

The Role:

Join the Communicate Study Partnership as a First Nations Research Officer and help drive meaningful change in healthcare. This role supports initiatives that strengthen culturally safe communication for First Nations peoples, working closely with communities, interpreters, and healthcare providers. You'll contribute to data collection, engagement, and research translation in a collaborative, respectful, and impact-driven team. Be part of a nationally recognised partnership committed to improving health outcomes through culturally safe care.

About you:

You're a motivated person with an interest in health research, communication and improving healthcare experiences for First Nations peoples. You bring a respectful, strengths-based approach to your work, and you're comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team.

You will also bring:

• Qualifications or relevant experience in health, public health, communication, anthropology, social sciences, Indigenous studies or a related field.
• Experience supporting research or projects, including data collection, research administration or coordination (through university, community, or workplace settings)
• Strong writing skills for academic and non-academic audiences, and an ability to support knowledge translation and community engagement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage respectfully with First Nations communities and health professionals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new data management and research tools.

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 $98,237 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $122,183 per annum).

Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave.

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 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 do not hesitate to contact our team:

Maddison Sims

Project Manager, The Communicate Study Partnership

Email:

How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies' careers website: or

Phone: or

Email: Human Resources at

How to Apply:

Please click on the 'Apply' button to submit your application.

1. Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:

2. Updated resume

3. A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)

4. Any other relevant supporting documentation

Closing date: 14 September 2025