Community Researcher - Male Aboriginal

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave per year

Relocation assistance

District allowance

Access to health services for you and

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Community Researcher in Alice Springs. You will work with the Congress Research team to design and conduct research that is safe, ethical and culturally responsive, engaging Aboriginal community members and participants to support all stages of research from design through knowledge translation.

The role requires Aboriginal identity, a Diploma in a relevant field, strong ethics knowledge, and the ability to travel to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal descent and acceptance by the community.
• Male-specified position; identifies as male.
• Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in research and ethics, with responsible handling of sensitive data.
• Strong understanding of community dynamics in central Australian Aboriginal contexts.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to designing and conducting safe, ethical, and culturally responsive research from design to knowledge translation.
• Engage with Aboriginal community members and research participants at all stages of research.
• Support all stages of research including design, data collection, analysis and dissemination.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Willingness to travel

Education

Diploma level qualification

Job description

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

• Base Salary: $94,282 - $109,941 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $116,271 - $133,969 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract
• ABORIGINAL MALE IDENTIFIED POSITION

About the role

The Community Researcher role works closely with the Congress Research team to contribute to designing and conducting research that are safe, ethical, and culturally responsive, fostering meaningful community participation. This position engages with Aboriginal community members and research participants to support all stages of research including design, data collection, analysis, and knowledge translation

Essential Requirements

• Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community
• This position is a male-specified. Do you identify as male?
• Diploma level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. health, community service, social science or public health) or equivalent work experience.
• Extensive experience working in research, including demonstrated understanding of research ethics and integrity including the ability to handle sensitive data responsibly and adhere to ethical guidelines in all stages of research.
• High level knowledge and understanding of community dynamics and cultural considerations relevant to the central Australian Aboriginal context.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders including local community members.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations on occasions.

Benefits

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
  Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.

For more information on the position please contact:

Sam Moore, Research Coordinator, on

M: 0417 607 245 | E:

*Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.