The Communicate Study Partnership.
The vision of the Communicate Study Partnership is to ensure more First Nations peoples receive culturally safe healthcare.
A suite of activities is being implemented across NT hospitals, including intercultural communication training, clinical championing, current interpreter employment models, and mentoring and training for Aboriginal Interpreters.
The Project Manager will coordinate and oversee the implementation of these activities across Royal Darwin Hospital, Katherine Hospital, Gove District Hospital and Alice Springs Hospital.
The role will lead project governance and operations, manage contracts and budgets, provide strategic guidance, and ensure the sustainability of program outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the management of complex administrative and operational processes, including engagement with senior investigators, collaborators and funding bodies.
- Overseeing governance functions such as budget development, financial monitoring, contract negotiations, risk management, and reporting.
- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to support project outcomes.
- Supervising, mentoring and supporting a team of staff across multiple sites.
- Supporting the preparation of grant applications and sustainability planning to align with Menzies’ and partner organisations’ strategic objectives.
About You:
We are seeking applicants who can demonstrate:
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications and/or significant project management and research coordination experience.
- Strong financial management, contract negotiation and risk management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with First Nations peoples and across cultures.
- Proven leadership, mentoring and team management capability.
- A commitment to cultural safety and improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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 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.
The Benefits:
- Base Salary $114,014 - $124,170 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $140,169 - $151,747 per annum).
- Indigenous Knowledge Allowance as additional
- 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.
For further information about this role, please contact Deputy Director Research Anna.Ralph@menzies.edu.au
How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:
Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au or
Phone: 08 8946 8409 or
Email: Human Resources at humanresources@menzies.edu.au
How to Apply:
Please click on the ‘Apply’ button to submit your application.
Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:
1. Updated resume
2. A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
3. Any other relevant supporting documentation
Closing date: 19 October 2025.
- Position Description - Project Manager
📌 Project Manager - The Communicate Study Partnership
🏢 Menzies School of Health Research
📍 Darwin