Aboriginal Research Officer

Fixed Term (ending 12/24), Part Time (15 hours per week)
Classification HEW0506 | $72,000 – $88,000 (pro-rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions
Salary Packaging opportunities
Ref: JR101991
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce and is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms.
This position is an identified Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position. Pursuant to a Section 50 (d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, only suitable Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be considered.
About Us
The Ngangk Yira Institute for Change (Ngangk Yira) is one of the four key Murdoch University institutes that bring together leading researchers from centres and across the University to deliver world class multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary translational research that benefits the Aboriginal community government and industry. Ngangk Yira brings together the disciplines that contribute to ensuring quality research evidence underpins Murdoch University's commitment to excellence in Aboriginal health and social equity research.
Ngangk Yira is founded on principles of meaningful community engagement, professional collaborations, and Aboriginal-led research. These, together with engagement of Aboriginal Elders, Aboriginal communities, and the preservation of cultural wisdom and data sovereignty, ensures Ngangk Yira is championing meaningful, co-designed research for the health and social equity of Aboriginal people, families, and communities.
The Role
The Aboriginal Research Officer works as a member of the multidisciplinary research team to support the implementation of The NHMRC, Mums and Bubs Deadly Diets Project. The position involves research and projects tasks, with a possibility to increase the hours at a later date, and is suitable for someone who is able to prioritise workloads in a dynamic research environment while maintaining attention to detail.
The successful candidate will coordinate local-level engagement, communication and relationships with Aboriginal community groups and organisations to support staff involved in the project; and will be responsible for organising and facilitating focus groups, interviews, and workshops. Further key responsibilities include:
Contributing to the maintenance of culturally safe research practice, using lived experience and cultural knowledge, and the Ngangk Yira values to support the integrity of research process.
Undertake administrative duties such as agenda preparation and minute/note taking, drafting and distribution for all project meetings.
Prioritise, problem solve and escalate unresolved or complex issues as necessary to the Director, Coolamon.
Be a point of contact for project investigators and recruitment sites.
Maintain ethics and funding agreement reporting database for the WA implementation, draft ethics and progress reports, and assist with the preparation and submission of new ethics and/or grant applications.
What you’ll bring to this role
Relevant experience and/or education/training.
Demonstrated strong connections to Aboriginal community/people/culture.
Experience of working in a service/project/program position that had responsibilities of managing and undertaking work in a timely way and being a responsible and reliable team member.
Ability to support culturally safe workplace experiences through contributions to the planning and processes of the research.
Ability to engage with Aboriginal people as research participants and conduct culturally safe interviews as part of data collection of the project.
Current Working with Children Check
Current and valid C-A Class Driver’s License
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applicants must have valid work rights and be required to undertake a Police history check in accordance with the University’s Employee Background Checks Procedure.
What you’ll get in return
You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.
Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:
Competitive remuneration
Paid leave entitlements
Flexible work arrangements
Salary packaging options
Employee Assistance Program
On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
To Apply
Please apply by submitting the documents below:
A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the
Position Description
)
Your most recent resume (CV)
Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted. Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Position contact:
Professor Roz Walker – Director, Coolamon Research and Advocacy Centre, Deputy Director, Ngangk Yira Institute for Change, Senior Principal Research Fellow, Healthy Families and Communities.
Closing date: 19/03/2024 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.