Research Assistant (Coolamon Community Advocate - Pilbara)

People of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Fixed Term (running to 11/27), Part Time (22.5 hours per week)
• Classification HEW0404 | $65,000 - $72,000 (pro-rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• Ref: JR102070

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

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

Working as a member of the Coolamon Team, the Research Assistant will provide a professional level of research support to the ICARE Research Program (a NHMRC funded program aimed at providing coordinated and culturally responsive wraparound continuity of care to women and their infants, from pregnancy to 18 months post-birth).

Supporting the Coolamon Navigator, you will undertake recruitment, enrolling and consenting participants, data collection (including a 12-month post-birth study visit) and managing relationships with participating health services in the ICARE Program Perth metropolitan sites. Further key responsibilities for the role include:

• Working effectively in diverse settings (e.g. ACCHO , hospitals/health services), liaising with stakeholders, health care professionals, researchers, study investigators and colleagues,
• Undertaking research activities as directed, including:
  • Organising and following up potential research participants,
  • Undertaking enrolment and informed consent of participants into ICARE program,
  • Referring participants for the care package and supporting their participation,
  • Attending, and supporting consultation workshops,
  • Maintaining accurate data collection and data milestone completion.
• Participation in Aboriginal and ICARE team cultural activities,
• Adhering to the Institute's Work, Health and Safety Management System and related regulations and guidelines.

What you'll bring to this role

• Demonstrated experience of working effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples/communities and/or Aboriginal women and their families,
• Experience working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and contributing to the successful achievement of the research program goals,
• Ability to successfully engage with Aboriginal people as research participants and conduct culturally safe interviews as part of the data collection of the project,
• Strong spoken and written communications and interpersonal skills, including the ability to choose culturally safe environments in which to meet with project participants,
• Demonstrated computer literacy and proficiency in the production of accurate work using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), ability to accurately transcribe interviews, and the capability and willingness to learn and manage new software packages,
• Current Working with Children Check WA,
• Current and valid "C" 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)

Please view the position description here.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. 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: Prof. Rhonda Marriott - Pro Vice Chancellor Ngangk Yira Institute for Change Research and Innovation.

Closing date: 13/04/2024 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.