Aboriginal Health Practitioner

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

Are you passionate about supporting children and their families, 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!

We are looking for an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to support the delivery of the Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands Trial, a randomised controlled trial examining whether measurable impact of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Professionals in Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) paediatric wards, by conducting ear examinations and providing culturally appropriate support and health education for children and their families.

The Role: 

• Screening, recruiting, and supporting families participating in the Deadly Ears in Deadly Hands Trial.
• Conducting clinical assessments and follow-up with children in line with study protocols.
• Working collaboratively with the research team and health service partners to ensure high quality, culturally safe research delivery.

This position is based in Darwin and includes travel to remote communities for participant recruitment, for up to 3 days per trip and up to 2 trips per year.

About you:

As a motivated and community-focus Aboriginal Health Practitioner, you will be passionate about improving children's health through research. Previous research experiences in not essential, as training and support will be provided.

You will also have, relevant qualification & demonstrated ability to work with patients, clients, research participants or community members; & the ability to work effectively with Aboriginal people and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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 - https://www.menzies.edu.au/page/Careers/

What We Can Offer You:

• Base salary $93,598 - $100,575 per annum, plus Indigenous Knowledge Allowance of $3,340 per annum, pro-rata.
• Leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave 
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum 

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:

Christine Wigger

Team Leader 

Child and Maternal Health Division

Email: ***************@menzies.edu.au

How to obtain the Position Description, please visit:

Menzies’ careers website: https://www.menzies.edu.au/page/Careers/

Or Email: The Recruitment Team at ***********@menzies.edu.au

How to Apply:

To submit your application, simply click the 'Australian careers portal' link on the Menzies Careers website, then open the job advertisement and click the 'Apply' button.

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.

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, 6 September 2026