Aboriginal Research Assistant - Indigenous Genomics

Pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.

The Opportunity

The Genomics Team is a multidisciplinary research team working to reduce health inequality through the power of genomics, or the study of our genes and our DNA. With the use of genomic technologies, we can look at our DNA for answers about health conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), heart disease and cancer.

The Aboriginal Research Assistant will work within the Precision Cancer research area within the broader Indigenous Genomics Team to assist in the organisation, planning and delivery of key community engagement activities for precision cancer research projects. 

The role will include engaging with Aboriginal community members in South Australia to organise and assist with undertaking effective community engagement workshops, interviews and surveys, develop and manage a Cancer Community Reference Group and collect and manage data from engagement activities. 

Reporting to the Postdoctoral researcher in Indigenous Genomics who works within the Precision Cancer research program, this is a full-time role where the successful applicant will spend most of their time in the office and some time travelling and out in the field assisting the team in conducting community engagement activities. 

About You

If you are interested in working with us to help us start important conversations with communities about genomics in cancer medicine, then we want to hear from you!

The key to your success in this role will be your experience in the following: 

• Demonstrated experience in Aboriginal community engagement in the Adelaide Metropolitan area and building relationships with communities to ensure community involvement in research. 
• Some understanding and experience in undertaking research projects and/or project coordination.
• Some experience in working with and collecting qualitative data and thematic analysis. 
• Well-developed organisational skills and attention to detail, including a demonstrated ability to set goals, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Some understanding of cancer and its impacts on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required. 

Some of our staff benefits include:

• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter. 
• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year. 
• World leader in child health research.
• Early and Mid-Career Researcher Mentoring Program.
• Various initiatives providing strategic support to researchers, including funding support.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
• Flexible work options and hybrid working.
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application. 

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to ***********@telethonkids.org.au
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to ***********@telethonkids.org.au.

For more information about the role please contact Justine Clark, Postdoctoral researcher, Indigenous Genomics. 

Contact Email: *************@telethonkids.org.au

Closing Date: 17th April 2024 - Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.