Aboriginal Project Officer

Aboriginal Project Officer Apply now Job no: 499643 Work type: Part time Location: Launceston Categories: Administration Aboriginal Project Officer – College of Health and Medicine Support the inclusion of Aboriginal knowledge in dementia care Research administration and project support role Part time (0.4FTE), fixed term role based in LauncestonThe Opportunity We are seeking to appoint an Aboriginal Project Officer in the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre which is part of the College of Health and Medicine. As the Aboriginal Project Officer you will support the MRFF-funded project “Privileging the spirit, voices, and culture of Aboriginal people in dementia care: Education for non-Aboriginal healthcare providers.”Which is a cross-disciplinary project conducted by the University of Tasmania, University of Melbourne, Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), and the University of Western Australia. In this role you will assist in the recruitment of Elders in Tasmania and work closely with these Elders and the Chief Investigators to ensure the project is implemented and progresses smoothly. In addition, you will: Support day-to-day administration including coordination of meetings and assistance with research administration.Engage with internal and external stakeholders including Aboriginal Elders and university staff by proactively responding to requests and facilitating business activities in a timely manner. Support project work and assist with project tasks as assigned by the Chief Investigator. Facilitate Elder’s participation in scheduled zoom sessions with the project team regarding the development and delivery of co-created content on culturally respectful and safe dementia care.With their agreement, facilitate Elders’ inclusion in the authorship of manuscripts and reports, and facilitate Elders’ participation in the development of an Advisory Board for the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre and service to guide culturally respectful and safe online education in dementia care for Aboriginal people. About the University At the University of Tasmania, success takes a quiet determination and adaptability.In turn, this makes us broader, more rounded, multi-skilled thinkers and creative problem solvers, and it sees our institution generate powerful ideas for and from Tasmania. Because of our unique setting and challenges we go beyond creating places of learning. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us.We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary. What you will need to succeed To be successful in this role you will have: Completion of a certificate level qualification with relevant work-related experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.Experience in administration and/or project management and the ability to support project work within a complex organisation. Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective and outcome-focused partnerships. High level organisational skills… Click here to view more detail / apply for Aboriginal Project Officer