Address This position is designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people only.
Do you have demonstrated leadership skills, clinical knowledge and experience and a passion for working with Indigenous communities and organisations?
Menzies is looking for an Indigenous Governance and Engagement Lead for the Stay Strong program.
If this sounds like you, join our team to help make a difference.
The Role:
The successful candidate will lead the Indigenous governance of the Stay Strong program including engagement and consultation with services, delivery of training and conduct of research and evaluation.
The Stay Strong program develops, promotes, implements, and evaluates resources to improve mental health and wellbeing for Indigenous adults and young people and rural and disadvantaged populations.
About you:
As a motivated individual, you will have worked extensively with Indigenous communities and organisations and will bring a distinguished track record of engagement, leadership, and advisory experience with robust impact.
You also have:
Doctoral qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience in a clinical setting and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively with a wide variety of stakeholders from varied backgrounds.
Demonstrated skills in knowledge translation, training, mentoring and supervision.
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 for whom we work. We seek to amplify Indigenous voices in all aspects of our work, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.
The benefits:
Base Salary $128,399 - $146,717 per annum (Total remuneration package including superannuation $158,218 - $180,406 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 contact:
Tricia Nagel
Professor and Mental Health Program Lead
Email: ************@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:
Updated resume
A statement addressing the selection criteria (No more than 2 pages)
Any other relevant supporting documentation
Closing date: Thursday 21 March 2024
