Do you have excellent communication skills, experience in financial management & demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders?
Menzies is looking for a Project Manager to oversee two rheumatic heart disease projects in the global and tropical health division.
Join our team to help make a difference.

The Role:

The successful candidate for this role will primarily manage the NEARER ECHO study and ACT4-RHD trial. Responsibilities include contract management, budgeting and forecasting, and planning across study activities aligned with strategic goals. Work on the NEARER ECHO study is a shared role working closely with another Project Manager.

About You:

As a motivated, qualified health professional, you will bring substantial experience in the coordination of health programs, preferably with clinical trial experience, working extensively with First Nations communities and organisations, and a track record of engagement and leadership.

You also have:

- A relevant postgraduate qualification (Eg. Public Health or health systems strengthening) or extensive relevant experience
- Proven ability to prepare high-quality applications and reports, including those required for grant funding and research governance.
- Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary research teams including supervision, mentoring, training and performance management, with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and culturally safe work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, including planning, milestone tracking, risk management and oversight of budgets,



financial reporting and resource allocation.

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:

- A highly productive, team-oriented and supportive team environment.
- Base salary of $117,434 - $127,895 per annum, pro-rata (total remuneration package including salary packaging and superannuation of per $144,191 - $156,080 per annum, pro-rata).
- Generous leave provisions including 6 weeks annual leave and paid parental leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum and $2,650 meal and entertainment card tax free.
- Option to increase superannuation to 14%.

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:

Olivia Walsh

Project Manager

Global and Tropical Health Division

Via email to: ************@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.

Your application must include the following:

1. A cover letter with responses addressing the selection criteria as set out in the Position Description (maximum 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, 26 July 2026

📌 Project Manager (Darwin)
🏢 Menzies School of Health Research
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