AddressResearch Fellow – Indigenous Engagement
Fixed term, full time appointment (17 months)
Research Active Academic Level A – up to $109,071 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus
Apply your extensive experience to conduct research for the Northern Institute within the Faculty of Arts and Society.
About the Position
As the Research Fellow – Indigenous Engagement – you will provide high level research and data assistance to the NHMRC Healthy Environments and Lives (HEAL) Network. The HEAL Network aims to take national and international leadership in environmental change and health research that will provide the evidence, capacity and capability and tools urgently needed to: 1) Protect and improve community health, especially at-risk groups and people in regions and communities disproportionately affected by environmental and climate change; 2) Strengthen health system resilience, preparedness and responsiveness to changing environmental conditions, climate extremes, and related diseases, and reduce its environmental impact; 3) Reduce inequities and inequalities within and across communities and generations.
The Research Fellow will be conducting research within the HEAL’s theme of Indigenous Knowledge Systems and will be based in the Northern Institute (NI), Charles Darwin University (CDU), Casuarina Campus, Northern Territory (NT). The Northern Institute (NI) is a major Australian research institute known for high quality expertise and training in social and policy research.
This position will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement across the Northern Territory Hub / Communities of Practice (CoP). The position will provide support to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cross-cutting theme and Indigenous Steering Committee and advise on First Nations engagement in other CoPs across the Network. It will also engage with the NACCHO-HEAL Network Coordinator at the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, and other Indigenous health organisations to promote cross-cultural engagement in HEAL's research programmes. The holder will apply participatory research methods and protocols to enhance Indigenous participation in health education in the Northern Territory in collaboration with the Menzies School of Health Research and Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT). This position requires a researcher with experience in community engagement, research translation and education.
The successful applicant will contribute to the development of high-quality research and partnership with educational programs across the NI, Faculty of Arts and Society (FAS), Charles Darwin University and with external partners.
About You
To be successful, you will require:
- Bachelor’s degree or Postgraduate qualification and research experience in one or more of the following areas: Indigenous Knowledges, Indigenous health, public health, Environmental adaptation, Health sciences, Community engagement, Research translation and Education.
- Experience working with Indigenous people and communities.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research.
- Demonstrated ability in writing project reports and writing of research grant applications.
- Demonstrated management capability within a complex project environment involving multiple partners and cross-cultural stakeholders, including those from diverse and multi-cultural backgrounds, and preferably with a remote area context.
- Demonstrated understanding of ethical considerations of research and a high level of discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information and material.
- Highly developed planning and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure to manage and meet tight and competing deadlines.
- Excellent computer skills including demonstrated experience using Microsoft suite, data analysis software and referencing databases.
To view the responsibilities of the role, please click on the: Position Profile.
This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.
First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/affirmative-action-priority-recruitment
Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Research Active Academic Level A. The base salary will be in the range of $72,702 - $109,071 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $85,061 - $127,613 per annum, including 17% superannuation.
What’s in it for you?
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities
How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Linda Ford on 08 8946 72***or email **********@cdu.edu.au
Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 71***or email **************@cdu.edu.au.
Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.
You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.
Applications Close: Wednesday 26th June 2024
