Fixed Term, Part Time (0.6 to 0.8 FTE) Contract to 30/06/2028.

Based in Darwin

Help improve outcomes for Territory children, young people and families.

Join a collaborative research team driving evidence-based change in policy, programs and services that support children, young people and families, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The Prospect

Menzies School of Health Research's Centre for Child Development and Education (CCDE) conducts multidisciplinary research that informs policy and service delivery across key life stages, from pregnancy through childhood and adolescence. Our work aims to reduce inequities in health, wellbeing and social outcomes for children and families.

As a Research Officer or Senior Research Officer (Children and Families), you will contribute to high-impact research examining child protection, justice and family support systems. Working closely with government, community and research partners, you will undertake qualitative and quantitative research, translate findings into practice, and help shape evidence-informed policy and service delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing research program and contribute to meaningful work that creates lasting impact for vulnerable children and young people.

For appointment at Senior Research Officer level, you will also have:

- A PhD and relevant postdoctoral research experience in social work, child protection, psychology or a related discipline.
- Experience supervising postgraduate research students to completion.




- Demonstrated success attracting competitive research funding and developing research partnerships and collaborations.

What We Offer

- Meaningful work that contributes to better outcomes for children, young people and families.
- A highly collaborative, supportive and multidisciplinary team environment.
- Opportunities to build research capability and contribute to policy and practice change.
- Base salary: $101,184 - $113,123 p.a. (pro rata)
- Total remuneration package: $125,629 - $141,966 p.a. (pro rata).
- Six weeks annual leave.
- Salary packaging up to $15,900 plus a $2,650 meals and entertainment card.
- 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.

We are committed to fostering a culturally safe, inclusive and diverse workplace, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Want to Know More?

For further information about the role, please contact:

Danielle Aquino

Business Manager

Email: [email protected]

For a copy of the Position Description, visit www.menzies.edu.au/careers or contact the Recruitment Team at ••••@menzies.edu.au.

Applications close: Sunday 15 November 2026

📌 Research Officer or Senior Research Officer (Children andFamilies) (Darwin)
🏢 Menzies School of Health Research
📍 Darwin