Address Several vacancies
The role:
Menzies School of Health Research is looking to engage Research Nurses to be part of the Respiratory Health study group within the Child and Maternal Health Division.
The Research Nurse will work across several clinical trials (PETAL, BLIPA & PAWS) involving First Nations children in urban and remote First Nations communities, responsible for participant recruitment, clinical data and specimen collection and conducting follow-up visits in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
About you:
As a motivated individual and qualified health professional, you will have tertiary qualifications in nursing with relevant proven clinical experience in either a hospital or community-based health service and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
The successful applicants will also have exceptional written and communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations, and the ability to work collaboratively with health professionals and academic colleagues. These positions require the ability to work sensitively in multicultural and multidisciplinary settings with the skills to engage and communicate with First Nations peoples.
Please refer to the Position Description to view a full list of primary responsibilities and selection criteria relevant to this role.
Why Menzies
Menzies is one of Australia’s leading medical research institutes dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a leader in global and tropical research into life-threatening illnesses. If making a positive health impact in Australia and across our region excites and motivates you, join us as we continue to translate our research into effective programs and partnerships in communities across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, and find enduring solutions to health problems that matter.
The benefits:
Base salary of $96,260 - $104,463 per annum, pro-rata
Total remuneration package including superannuation and salary packaging benefits of $120,881 – $130,232 per annum, pro-rata
Option of increasing superannuation contribution to 14%
6 weeks annual leave and other great leave provisions
If you have any questions regarding these positions, please contact:
Cate Wilson
Clinical Research Manager
Child and Maternal Health Division
Via email: ***********@menzies.edu.au
How to apply:
Please visit Menzies’ careers website: http://careers.menzies.edu.au to apply for this position.
Applicants are required to provide the following supporting documents:
A Cover Letter which includes responses addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description, which must be no more than two (2) pages; and
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 us at the time of their applications, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Closing date: Sunday, 24 March 2024
As a recognised national leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, education and research training, 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. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for these positions.
